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Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock in nearly 100 years. RBC Economics now finds itself balancing the desire to produce a clear analysis with the recognition that the evolution of trade policies, and policymakers’ responses to them, still...

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken office, and understandably, there is growing concern about what threatened American tariffs could mean for the Canadian economy. Economists have a head start this time around—it isn’t our first pass at assessing the...

Homeownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada. The share of income a household needs to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities has fallen nationwide to 58.4% by Q3 after reaching an all-time high of 63.8% in Q4...

Investor enthusiasm in 2024 was fuelled by a combination of moderating inflation, falling interest rates and Trump’s election victory, which signals more U.S. growth, lower taxes and less regulation. Stocks climbed to record levels as a result. While...

Change is inevitable and a fundamental part of the human experience. Some moments in history present more change than others, and this appears to be one of those moments. With the right values and ethos, change can present an opportunity for meaningful...

New year, new page The new year is a popular time to reflect back upon the year that was and to look forward to the one ahead. It’s a fresh page upon which you will write your life and the events that happen in it. It’s also a great time to pause and...

Canada With inflation firmly within its target range, the Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced borrowing costs this December for the fifth time this year by cutting its benchmark rate by another outsized fifty basis points, bringing it to 3.25% to close out 2024...

Please note that this is a condensed version of the original article. For the full version, as well as the previous reports in this four-part series, please click here. Following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory and Republican congressional control...

From contributing at the beginning of the year to setting a savings target, these tips can help you make the most of your RRSPs.