Monday, January 31, 2011

Financial Update: January 31, 2011

Canadians Better Off, Even If They Don't Feel It.

Canada loses bragging rights on jobs.


*    TSX +27.38 to 13,437.58

*    DOW -166.13 to 11,823.70  

*    Dollar -.79c to 99.89c USD   

*     Oil +$3.70 to $89.34 USD per barrel   

*    Gold +$22.30 to $1340.700 per ounce

*    Canadian 5 yr bond yields markets -.03bps to 2.49.
The spread (based on the NEW MERIX 5 yr rate published rate of 3.99%) has moved to the high end of the comfort zone at 1.50.

(courtesy of Barb Morgan, DBD Ontario Southwest)