Introducing my New Associate: Vinny Saini

December 23, 2024 |Beth Arseneau
Hello Everyone, I would like to welcome my new associate, Vinny Saini to the team. Vinny will be replacing Emily, all of Vinny’s contact information can be found below please update your contact information accordingly. Vinny has been working at RBC Dominion...
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Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens - RBC Thought Leadership

December 18, 2024 |Beth Arseneau
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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BoC cuts by another 50 bps but with a slightly hawkish tone

December 18, 2024 |Beth Arseneau
BoC cuts by another 50 bps but with a slightly hawkish tone. The BoC announced a second consecutive 50 bp rate cut in December, bringing total easing for the year to 175 bps—significantly more than other G7 central banks (see Exhibit 1). As recently as...
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Bi-Weekly Client Letter 2024-12-13

December 18, 2024 |Beth Arseneau
A continued decline in inflationary pressures, combined with ongoing signs of a cooling Canadian economy, recently prompted the Bank of Canada (BoC) to cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive time. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve is also expected...
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Worried about higher interest rates and taxes? Strategies to take back control of your wealth

Worried about higher interest rates and taxes? Strategies to take back control of your wealth

December 10, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Learn how you can benefit from investing in tax-advantaged plans, such as a TFSA, RRSP and RRIF.

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Bi-weekly Client Letter 2024-11-01

November 01, 2024 |Elizabeth Arseneau
Global equity markets have drifted lower recently, with North American equity markets retreating from highs. In the U.S., central bank policy easing is expected to continue, but investors have tempered their expectations for how quickly rates will fall...
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Bi-weekly Client Letter 2024-09-20

September 20, 2024 |Elizabeth Arseneau
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates this past week, joining many other major developed central banks who have started to reduce interest rates in recent months. Another important development was the notable decline in Canada’s inflation rate,...
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Bi-weekly Client Letter 2024-04-05

April 05, 2024 |Elizabeth Arseneau
Global equity markets have been somewhat directionless over the past few weeks, likely taking a breather after a reasonably good first quarter. Investors are digesting recent jobs reports in Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, the consensus view remains that...
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Bi-weekly Client Letter 2024-02-09

February 09, 2024 |Elizabeth Arseneau
Expectations that central banks will lower interest rates in the coming months have moderated recently. Meanwhile, the global equity market is off to a reasonably good start this year, driven once again by the U.S. market and large-cap technology stocks...
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Bi-weekly Client Letter 2023-12-01

December 01, 2023 |Elizabeth Arseneau
The month of November finished on a high note, marking one of the best months this year for global equity and fixed income markets. This strength reflects growing confidence that inflationary pressures are easing, central banks are largely finished with...
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