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 approaches a new phase of interest rate policy

The Fed approaches a new phase of interest rate policy

December 19, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Markets head lower following a hawkish rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. We discuss the reasons behind the Fed’s shift and if investors really need to fear higher rates caused by stronger growth.

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Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...
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Global Insight 2025 Outlook executive summary: Beyond the horizon

Global Insight 2025 Outlook executive summary: Beyond the horizon

December 06, 2024 |The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee
With a second Trump administration in the U.S. eyeing an ambitious agenda and trade tensions coming to the fore, how should investors position portfolios? Our 2025 Outlook examines the issues and opportunities facing economies and markets in 2025 and...
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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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Stock market selloff: A “growth scare,” or more?

Stock market selloff: A “growth scare,” or more?

August 06, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

Pressure points in the economy and markets were triggered, sweeping up equities into a global selloff. We look at the market’s supporting factors and how investors should tilt equity exposure in portfolios.

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Invest in yourself: Tips on saving and building strong financial habits for your post-secondary years

Invest in yourself: Tips on saving and building strong financial habits for your post-secondary years

August 25, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

Finance author Noah Booth shares his advice on how to help keep your finances in check.

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David Chilton

The Wealthy Barber David Chilton Serves Up a Wealth of Financial Knowledge

February 02, 2023 |Diane Amato
David Chilton has sold over five million copies of The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns, a testament to the powerful advice he offers on how to invest and manage financial affairs. He sits down with Tony Chapman to share his life story and...
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