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Stacks of Swiss franc and euro banknotes are displayed in Bern August 15, 2011.
Stacks of Swiss franc and euro banknotes are displayed in Bern August 15, 2011.
(PASCAL LAUENER/REUTERS)

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FX markets suggest investors warming to risk

Throughout the recovery from the financial crisis, there’s been one question that no one’s been able to answer: when will investors reinvest in riskier growth stocks?

The conundrum is particularly relevant in Canada. Outside of resources, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is in the midst of a major run, but mining names in particular can’t gain much traction, slowing gains for the broader index.