Why social connectivity is even more important as we age

Why social connectivity is even more important as we age

September 19, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Staying socially connected during life's transitions is a key to healthy aging.

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Economic impacts of non-economic policies

Economic impacts of non-economic policies

September 17, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The economic environment could be in for an about-face. We look at what investors should be focusing on, beyond the same old same old, in this election year.

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Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

September 17, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu
The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...
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Why planning for your health and wealth together matters

Why planning for your health and wealth together matters

September 17, 2024 |Globe Content Studio

Amid rising rates of dementia, RBC Wealth Management helps Canadians prepare for—and enjoy—a long and healthy retirement.

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Harris and Trump on the issues

Harris and Trump on the issues

September 12, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

A gulf exists between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on policy issues. Following is an executive summary of the third article in our U.S. election series in which we address key policy differences that matter most to the economy and stock market.

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Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

September 12, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

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Credit where credit is due?

Credit where credit is due?

September 05, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Despite signs of a slowing economy, corporate bond issuance kicked off the month at a record pace. We look at how the market has absorbed the new debt and what factors are likely to drive bond performance ahead.

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Video: Bank of Canada cuts again in September. Here’s what to know.

Video: Bank of Canada cuts again in September. Here’s what to know.

September 05, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate to 4.25%, citing continued easing in broad inflationary pressures.

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

September 04, 2024 |Claire Fan

Growth in the third quarter is already looking to undershoot the BoC’s July forecast. We continue to expect another rate cut in October.

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Weaving road

Taking our foot off the gas pedal in the short-term

September 02, 2024 |Aleem Israel

As we head into the fall and saw an incredible year for equities in the rear-view mirror, below is an update on a few of the key principles that our team continuously implements as part of the RBC Private Investment Management (PIM) program.

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