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In the News
March 16, 2010

The Close: Market Wrap with Marcus Xu

In the News | Institutional Equity

BNN talks with Marcus XU, Manager of Equity Operations at Genus, about the U.S. Federal Reserve holding benchmark rates near zero Tuesday and renewing a promise to keep them exceptionally low for an extended period while pointing to increased momentum in the U.S. economy's recovery.

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Commentary
March 16, 2010

Global System Undergoing Profound Change

Commentary | Wealth Management

The global system is undergoing profound change. Three powers — Germany, Iran and China — face challenges forcing them to refashion the way they interact with their regions and the world. STRATFOR analyst Peter Zeihan will examine these three states over the next few weeks. He examines Germany first.

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In the News
March 11, 2010

Canadian Economy Picking Up Steam

In the News | Wealth Management

Improved credit markets, increased domestic spending and a robust stimulus investment lead the charge as Canada's economic growth picks up pace, says a report by RBC Economics.

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In the News
February 24, 2010

Bernanke Says Rates to Stay Low For a Long Time

In the News | Wealth Management

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a weak job market and low inflation will likely let the central bank keep interest rates low for a long time.

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In the News
February 23, 2010

Learning From the Inspiring Attitude of Olympians

In the News | Wealth Management

What kind of commitment does it take to make it to the top of your game, achieving lofty goals that others might only dream of? Is there something special about elite-level athletes that gives them an edge?

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In the News
February 10, 2010

Canada Stocks Rise as Insurers Gain; Oil Companies Decline

In the News | Institutional Equity

Canadian stocks rose as financial companies gained before quarterly earnings reports from the country’s three largest insurers and after U.S. President Barack Obama said he doesn’t “begrudge” some bank bonuses.

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In the News
January 14, 2010

Trading Day - InveStyle

In the News | Institutional Balanced

BNN discusses investment strategy with Marcus Xu, Manager of Equity Operations, Genus Capital Management.

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In the News
January 8, 2010

Market Close with Wayne Wachell

In the News | Institutional Balanced

Disappointing U.S. employment data hasn't deflated everyone's expectations of a recovery. BNN speaks with Wayne Wachell, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Genus Capital Management.

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Video
January 1, 2010

Power of Zero Interest Rates

Video | Wealth Management

For the first time in 70 years, Treasury bills are paying either zero or near-zero interest. With the economic recovery still in its early stages and inflation well-contained, central bankers are not likely to retreat from their current low interest rate policy anytime soon.

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Commentary
December 31, 2009

The Power of Zero Interest Rates

Commentary | Wealth Management

For the first time in 70 years, Treasury bills are paying either zero or near-zero interest. With the economic recovery still in its early stages and inflation well-contained, central bankers are not likely to retreat from their current low interest rate policy anytime soon.

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