Fed rate cuts on the horizon

Fed rate cuts on the horizon

August 30, 2024 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As U.S. rate cuts near, history shows stocks and bonds often perform well after the Fed starts easing cycles, with equities showing greater variability. Given mixed economic signals, the focus should be on quality in portfolio positioning.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber: Is your Will’s executor ready?

August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

When estate planning, remember to include your personal property and heirlooms

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Video: The Wealthy Barber wants to know: Are you making a Will?

August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Why you should make a Will and include an up-to-date net-worth statement

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Climate Briefing: A Smart Heating Solution For Canada’s Fiscally-Strained Municipalities

Climate Briefing: A Smart Heating Solution For Canada’s Fiscally-Strained Municipalities

August 28, 2024 |Myha Truong-Regan
Policymakers in Canada’s fastest growing cities face a triple challenge over the next decade: how to build their infrastructure for a rapidly growing population, continue lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure that neither strain municipal finances...
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No free rein: The realities of U.S. presidential power

August 27, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

While the U.S. president certainly has great influence, the formal and informal checks and balances built into the government’s structure still matter, and investors shouldn’t let election noise get in the way of sound portfolio management.

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Generative artificial intelligence: enablers and adopters

Generative artificial intelligence: enablers and adopters

August 23, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

GenAI will likely have far-ranging repercussions on the economy, sectors, and business functions. We look at the potential impact and explore investment strategies we expect to benefit from the new era.

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Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

August 20, 2024 |Claire Fan and Abbey Xu

The 2.5% reading is the lowest since March 2021.

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North American labour markets: Past the point of no return?

North American labour markets: Past the point of no return?

August 16, 2024 |Josh Nye

Recession risks have risen slightly as labour markets in the U.S. and Canada have cooled. We’re not past the point of no return, but investors should evaluate defensive options in their portfolios.

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Nagging questions facing equity markets

Nagging questions facing equity markets

August 09, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

Four unresolved issues related to the selloff stand to hold sway over stocks. More volatility is likely, and we favor a defensive tilt in equity portfolios, focusing on high-quality shares that can better withstand further economic deterioration.

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Global equity: Offense still on the field; defense ready for the call

Global equity: Offense still on the field; defense ready for the call

August 09, 2024 |Jim Allworth

The market pullback will take time to play out. Planning for an eventual shift to defense beats a “hope for the best” approach.

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Alex McMordie, CIM, PFP, BBA

Associate Branch Director, Investment & Wealth Advisor

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