Protesters across Greece are angry about deep government spending cuts - such as a hike in the retirement age. But the government insists the slashing is necessary to stave off bankruptcy. BNN speaks to Jacob Kirkegaard, senior research fellow, Peterson Institute, about the structural changes several European countries need to make to avoid financial disaster.
BNN digs into February's U.S. employment report to see how the unusual winter weather affected payrolls. BNN speaks with Bill Cheney, chief economist, MFC Global Investment Management.
BNN speaks to Matthew Strauss, senior currency strategist, RBC Capital Markets to see how the currency markets are reacting to the federal budget and the U.S. employment numbers.
The federal government announced legislation in the 2010 budget that would remove the 'Section 116' tax barrier to the flow of international investment capital to Canadian technology companies. Stephen Hurwitz, partner, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP tells BNN this is a tax master stroke by the government that could alter the future of Canadian innovation.
Randall Oliphant is a veteran in the gold business, having been CEO of Barrick Gold, and now executive chairman of New Gold. BNN catches up with Oliphant about the fight with Barrick Gold over the El Morro property in Chile.
Randall Oliphant is a veteran in the gold business, having been CEO of Barrick Gold, and now executive chairman of New Gold. BNN catches up with Oliphant about the fight with Barrick Gold over the El Morro property in Chile.
The Oscars are this Sunday and Midday Markets is taking a look at the economic health of Tinseltown. BNN speaks to Jack Kyser, founding economist, Kyser Centre for Economic Research.
BNN looks at Toronto-Dominion Bank's latest quarterly earnings, global financial regulatory reform and Canada's new mortgage rules with Colleen Johnston, chief financial officer, TD Bank.
BNN looks at Toronto-Dominion Bank's latest quarterly earnings, global financial regulatory reform and Canada's new mortgage rules with Colleen Johnston, chief financial officer, TD Bank.
The number of jobs lost in the U.S. last month was less than predicted. But Lincoln Ellis, managing director, Linn Group, tells BNN there are still plenty of troubling signs in the labour market and investors should read much into the higher trade for equities today.
RBC Capital Markets sees continued fundamental improvement and budding risk. BNN speaks to Myles Zyblock, chief institutional strategist and director of capital markets research, RBC Capital Markets, who outlines a strategy to handle recovery and risk.
The U.S. job numbers and Greece's ongoing economic woes are affecting the government bond market. For more, BNN speaks to Chris Ahrens, fixed income strategist, UBS.
General Motors has decided to keep 661 of its American dealerships that were set to close. For more, BNN speaks to Maryann Keller, principal, Maryann Keller & Associates.
The latest investors' survey from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) shows that neutral sentiment continues to rise, with about 38 percent of respondents expecting no stock gains or losses over the next six months. BNN speaks to Charles Rotblut, vice president, AAII.
GM's decision to keep hundreds of auto dealers open is a major about face for the automaker. But what impact will the decision have on Canadian auto dealerships that were ordered to close by GM? BNN finds out from David Sterns, lawyer, Sotos LLP, who is representing the dealers, and Rick Gauthier, president, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association.
The more money that central banks around the world print, and bonds that a government issues, the more business that Fortress Paper gets. BNN speaks to Chad Wasilenkoff, chairman and CEO, Fortress Paper.
Molybdenum is an ore used to make steel stronger for use in construction, pipelines and automotive industry. When the recession hit, the market tumbled. But now it's starting to make a come back. Thompson Creek Metals says it has enough cash reserves to diversify and keep up in the moly business. For more, BNN speaks to Kevin Loughrey, CEO, Thompson Creek Metals.
In July, the HST will come into effect in British Columbia. Will it help or hurt the province's economy post-Olympics? BNN speaks to David Baxter, executive director, Urban Futures Institute.
Bay Street's "Top Guns" gathered at a black-tie gala event on Thursday evening, and BNN was there to speak to the Street's who's-who. BNN speaks to Garrett Herman, chairman and CEO, Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon, and Jacques Menard, chairman, BMO Nesbitt Burns.
Bay Street's "Top Guns" gathered at a black-tie gala event on Thursday evening, and BNN was there to speak to the Street's who's-who. BNN speaks to Roland Lescure, executive vice president and chief investment officer, Caisse de Depot.