Market concerns over Italy offset by central bank hopes – Reuters
Economic Times Market concerns over Italy offset by central bank hopesReutersBy Richard Hubbard. LONDON | Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:23am EST. LONDON (Reuters) – The euro fell and Italian government…
Dow flirts with all-time high
Stocks are rising sharply for a second day as evidence mounts that the U.S. housing market is making a comeback and the broader economy has turned a corner. CBC |…
Comedian’s Party Is Italian Wild Card – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Comedian's Party Is Italian Wild CardWall Street JournalThe party of Beppe Grillo, at a pre-election rally in Rome on Friday, sends scores of newcomers to Parliament. ROME—Italy's…
Bersani opens talks to break deadlock – Financial Times
Toronto Star Bersani opens talks to break deadlockFinancial TimesLeaders of Italy's two main parties have made their opening gambits towards forming a new government after an election deadlock that saw…
Retirement savings in Canada — by the numbers
With only three days to go until the RRSP deadline for the 2012 tax year, many people are scrambling to scrape together a last-minute contribution, but recent statistics suggest many…
Dollar Bulls Should Just Ignore Bernanke – Wall Street Journal
New Yorker Dollar Bulls Should Just Ignore BernankeWall Street JournalFar from it, there could be more reason to buy the U.S. currency now than there was before. Italy's political problems…
Bernanke signals Fed will stick with low-rate policies
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s low interest-rate policies are giving key support to an economy still burdened by high unemployment, Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday. CBC | Business News…
Fed Chairman Defends Stimulus Efforts to Senate Committee – New York Times
CBS News Fed Chairman Defends Stimulus Efforts to Senate CommitteeNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, played down concerns about the Fed's economic stimulus campaign on…
Bernanke Defends Asset Buying as Benefits Outweigh Risks – Bloomberg
Philadelphia Inquirer Bernanke Defends Asset Buying as Benefits Outweigh RisksBloombergFederal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke defended the central bank's unprecedented asset purchases, saying they are supporting the expansion with little…
Selling options on stock in RRSPs is risky way to boost returns
Selling options on stock held in your RRSP can increase the income earned in your retirement savings account but is a risky strategy, say financial experts. CBC | Business News…
