Inflation easing and cheap money push investors to stocks
The Russell Banner editorial argues core inflation in Canada is easing toward 2 percent by 2005, with rates likely to fall further in 2004. It warns savers on fixed income that real returns will stay negative after taxes and inflation, while stock markets gain as cheap borrowing spurs profits, jobs, and demand. It urges moving out of cash and low-yield assets to equities.
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The costly side of money and real estate markets
Garth Turner argues bonds suffer when rates are low, urging investors toward stocks and mutual funds for long term growth. He warns housing may stay high briefly due to cheap money, but prices could outpace family affordability. He advocates avoiding non paying assets and maintaining mortgage discipline.
Chretien's legacy fuels Ottawa political showdown
The piece rails at Chretien as he hands power to Paul Martin, condemning the Liberal era as corrupt and defining a caretaker transition. It notes patronage, cabinet decay, and the looming April election while predicting Martin's early moves and the reshaping of Manitoba and other portfolios.
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