Export surge widens Canada’s trade surplus
A surge in Canadian merchandise exports led by the auto and energy sectors powered up a bigger-than-expected $ 1.1-billion trade surplus in November, far outstripping what conomists had expected but…
S&P action turns up the heat on EU leaders – AFP
AFP S&P action turns up the heat on EU leadersAFPBRUSSELS — Two weeks before a new summit, European leaders are under pressure to deliver a credible solution to the debt…
Why are mortgage rates hitting record lows?
All across the country, mortgage specialists and brokers are busy fielding calls from people who’ve just heard about this week’s news about record low mortgage rates. Is it worth your…
Merkel vows faster eurozone reform after downgrades – Reuters
CBC.ca Merkel vows faster eurozone reform after downgradesReutersBy Brian Rohan | BERLIN (Reuters) – European leaders vowed on Saturday to speed up plans to strengthen spending rules and get a…
Gilts Gain Amid Speculation S&P to Cut Europe Nations’ Ratings – BusinessWeek
Moneycontrol.com Gilts Gain Amid Speculation S&P to Cut Europe Nations' RatingsBusinessWeekBy David Goodman Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Gilts posted a weekly gain, with yields falling towards record lows, as speculation…
S&P downgrades 9 eurozone countries
Bond rating agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded nine eurozone countries Friday. CBC | Business News…
In France, the Pain of Rating Downgrade Is Especially Acute – New York Times
New York Times In France, the Pain of Rating Downgrade Is Especially AcuteNew York TimesAmong the European countries that Standard & Poor's declared less creditworthy on Friday, France stands out…
BMO cuts 5-year mortgage rate to all-time low
The Bank of Montreal has temporarily cut its five-year fixed mortgage to 2.99 per cent — the lowest such rate from a major bank in Canadian history. CBC | Business…
Stocks Fall Amid Europe Downgrade Concern, JPMorgan – Bloomberg
Bloomberg Stocks Fall Amid Europe Downgrade Concern, JPMorganBloombergEnlarge image NYSE NYSE Jin Lee/Bloomberg Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Play Video Enlarge image The JPMorgan…
European shares gain on Italian debt auction hopes – Reuters
New York Times European shares gain on Italian debt auction hopesReutersBy Atul Prakash | LONDON (Reuters) – European shares rose on Friday morning to trade near a five-month high as…
