BWM Insights

 

Elevate your knowledge and enhance your financial life with our market commentary and insights below.

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Q3 2024: (Nearly) Everyone is Winning, Everywhere

One of our investment partners astutely discussed the state of Q3 asset price movements as...

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Q2 2024: Momentum Continues in Market Leaders and Laggards

Global asset prices continued to demonstrate many of the same...

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Q1 2024: Let the Good Times Roll

The historically strong end to 2023 continued through the...

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RBC Insights

 

From global insights to economic events, learn more through RBC insights.

The Fed’s big bang rate cut

The Fed’s big bang rate cut

September 20, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

After biding its time, the Fed kicked off its monetary easing cycle with a strong start out of the rate cut gates. While investors may harbor concerns the Fed is getting ahead of itself, we highlight why we’re encouraged by the Fed’s proactive move.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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