How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

 October 31, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia
The Canadian government has been under growing pressure to align the inflow of newcomers to the country with current labour market needs and infrastructure capacity—which prompted a massive reversal of the post-pandemic immigration plan set by the federal...
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The end of China’s challenging chapter?

The end of China’s challenging chapter?

 October 31, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

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Top scams of 2024: What to watch for

Top scams of 2024: What to watch for

 October 30, 2024 |Portfolio Advisor – Fall 2024

One of the best ways to protect yourself from fraud is to be aware of the most common scams that fraudsters are leaning into right now. Learn some of the top scams of this year and how to protect yourself against them.

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Thoughts On ... Dewey Wins!

 October 30, 2024 |Karen Barasch

On Election Night, November 3rd, 1948, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey faced off against incumbent President Harry Truman. According to the polls, Dewey would be the next tenant of the White House, but that's not what happened.

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Navigating turbulent waters: Staying the course through geopolitical volatility

Navigating turbulent waters: Staying the course through geopolitical volatility

 October 29, 2024 |Portfolio Advisor – Fall 2024
When the world seems chaotic, it is natural to worry about your investments. Wars, political upheaval, and global events can deliver major volatility shocks to investment markets. During these troubled periods, some investors might think “Should I change...
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Peak performance pressure – Navigating the market's high altitude with confidence

Peak performance pressure – Navigating the market's high altitude with confidence

 October 29, 2024 |Portfolio Advisor – Fall 2024
In the world of investing, the phrase "all-time high" often triggers a mix of excitement and apprehension. As prominent indices like the S&P 500 and the S&P/TSX Composite continue to set new record highs, many investors find themselves wondering: Is this...
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Around the world in 80 seconds

Around the world in 80 seconds

 October 29, 2024 |Portfolio Advisor – Fall 2024
Canada With inflation now largely contained and within their target range of 1% to 3%, the Bank of Canada has moved steadily, if cautiously, over the summer and early fall to bring down their trend-setting overnight rate from 5.00% to 3.75% with four...
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Five health care costs to consider in your financial and retirement plans

 October 29, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

In planning your retirement, be sure to count these health care costs.

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Bigger BRICS: Building a multipolar world?

Bigger BRICS: Building a multipolar world?

 October 25, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova
Our ongoing “Worlds Apart” series looks at the just-concluded BRICS summit and how the group aims to rebalance the global order. We believe the shift to a multipolar, more fragmented world argues for viewing portfolio allocations through a different lens...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

 October 24, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

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