Andrew Willis and Boyd Erman report from the Globe and Mail. They discuss Russia's plan to stockpile loonies in its central bank reserves, and other top stories, with Michael Hainsworth.
Dubai was the centre of rapid growth in the Middle East, attracting investors and job seekers looking for new opportunities until the economic crisis hit hard. The city-state is also carrying a heavy debt-load. For more, BNN speaks to Mohsin Khan, senior fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics, and former director, Middle East and Central Asia department, International Monetary Fund.
It was a quiet day on the markets leading up to the American Thanksgiving holilday. BNN speaks to Jeffrey Saut, chief investment strategist, Raymond James, who explains why money managers will take equities higher when they're back on the job next week.