Lower prices and growing confidence keep Canada’s housing market recovery intact in June

Lower prices and growing confidence keep Canada’s housing market recovery intact in June

July 28, 2025 |Robert Hogue
Canada’s housing market showed further signs of recovery in June with home resales picking up for a third straight month on a monthly basis. But, prices remained lower overall with nationwide declines largely driven by softening in Ontario and British...
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A market that costs a pretty penny

A market that costs a pretty penny

July 25, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

We discuss key factors that have pushed the S&P 500’s valuation back up to lofty levels and how investors should weigh this in the portfolio decision-making process.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

July 18, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

President Trump’s mega-legislation brings pro-growth, investor- and business-friendly measures but also puts greater strain on the already very high federal debt. We look at the highlights and lowlights before assessing the potential economic impact.

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House prices diverge across Canadian markets

House prices diverge across Canadian markets

July 14, 2025 |Robert Hogue
More prospective homebuyers are making their way back to Canada’s housing markets as some trade war fog dissipates—but it’s far from a stampede. Local real estate board statistics indicate transactions increased modestly between May and June in several...
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Supply Management Explained

Supply Management Explained

July 14, 2025 |Lisa Ashton
Executive Summary Canada’s $30-billion supply management system has underpinned national food sovereignty and security for more than 50 years. Covering dairy, chicken, turkey and eggs, the system has ensured price and supply stability for food staples...
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Bi-Weekly Client Letter - July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
Despite summer typically being more quiet, the headline-filled nature of 2025 has yet to show signs of slowing. A few notable developments have taken place recently, including the signing of a key piece of U.S. legislation and new tariff rates being proposed...
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One year in: The Labour Party’s report card

One year in: The Labour Party’s report card

July 11, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

For the Labour Party, restoring sustainable growth was always going to be challenging. A year on and the UK economy remains fragile, yet some investors may find the UK still offers some rich pickings.

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H1 2025 equity recap: Business as unusual

July 08, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

While the stock market narrative may sound familiar—U.S. equities navigating waves of volatility on the way to new highs—the environment certainly was not. We examine four catalysts that held sway over performance and what lies ahead for investors.

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What does greater defence spending mean for Canada’s economy?

What does greater defence spending mean for Canada’s economy?

July 03, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management
A NATO laggard no more—is the message the federal government revealed on Monday when it announced a big increase in defence funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The move will see Canada meet the 2% NATO spending target it agreed to work towards almost...
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Bi-Weekly Client Letter - June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
It has been an eventful few weeks. A significant escalation of conflict between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. culminated in a recent ceasefire. Not surprisingly, oil prices have been volatile through this period, though global equity markets have remained...
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