Market Resilience Amid Government Shutdown
As the US government enters another shutdown, it is natural to wonder what impact it might have on the markets. We take a closer look at how stocks had behaved during the past shutdowns and the findings may surprise you. Rather than letting shock headlines derail a long-term investment strategy, this piece offers a calm, data driven perspective on why market resilience may still prevail even when policymakers can’t agree.
Stocks Can Still Go Up When the Government Shuts Down
How Longevity is Shaping Giving, Plus Key Year-end Donation Deadlines
As people live longer, many are rethinking how and when they choose to give. The RBC Wealth Management article highlights how extended lifespans can influence charitable goals and create lasting impact for the causes that matter most. Setting your philanthropic intentions sooner helps unlock the full impact of your giving, especially in a world where longevity means our financial and charitable horizons may be longer and more dynamic than ever.
What could longevity mean for giving?
As year-end approaches, we encourage you to review your giving plans and keep these key dates in mind for the Charitable Gift Program:
- November 28 – Deadline for submitting grant requests
- December 5 – Deadline to open a new account under the Charitable Gift Program
If you intend to make direct donations outside of Charitable Gift Program, we recommend that you let us know before December 12 to ensure your donation is processed this calendar year.
Team Update – Annual Business Planning (November 20 -21)
Our team will be out of the office for our annual business planning on November 20th and 21st. We are taking this time to reflect, recharge and brainstorm new ideas to make 2026 our best year yet! If there’s something you’d love to see more of from us next year, we would be happy to hear your thoughts. You can share them with us here – we’d love to hear from you!
While we will be checking emails occasionally during these two days, please note our responses may be a bit slower than usual. If you need assistance, reach us at AlexanderWealthGroup@rbc.com and we will respond as soon as we can.
We can’t wait to come back energized and ready for an exciting year ahead!