PAG Bi-Weekly Update

June 13, 2025 |Brenda Miller
Global equity markets had been trading near all-time highs, benefitting from a relatively quiet period on the trade front. But some volatility resurfaced in the wake of an escalating conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. It is difficult...
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Bi-Weekly Update

June 13, 2025 |Brenda Miller
Happy Friday from Brenda Miller Family Wealth! It was an exciting game last night and the series is tied two games each for Edmonton and Florida. Personally, we would love to see the Stanley Cup come home to Canada – Go Oilers! On a more serious note...
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U.S. Recession Scorecard: Slow going

U.S. Recession Scorecard: Slow going

June 13, 2025 |Jim Allworth

Three years ago, all Recession Scorecard indicators were rated expansionary green suggesting to us that the U.S. economy was on a firm footing with a long way to run. However, the picture has become decidedly more mixed.

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Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

June 09, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Who will care for you if you can’t? David Chilton explains why it’s important to have powers of attorney, especially at his age.

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“Big and beautiful” or not?

“Big and beautiful” or not?

June 06, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

With the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic agenda winding its way through Congress, we examine what’s of key interest to markets and investors, before noting why the ultimate outcome of the bill is likely to look different.

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Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

June 04, 2025 |RBC Thought Leadership
Key Points More than 100 mineral projects, valued at $107 billion, are at various stages of development in Canada over the next ten years. Unlocking that potential requires diversified capital flow, both domestic and foreign, for Canada to emerge as a...
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PAG Bi-Weekly Update

May 30, 2025 |Brenda Miller
Global equity markets continue to grind higher on the back of the trade war de-escalation. Moreover, a U.S. federal court recently ruled that President Trump had overstepped his authority in using an emergency law to impose tariffs, leaving investors...
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Bi-Weekly Update

May 30, 2025 |Brenda Miller
Happy Friday from Brenda Miller Family Wealth! The month of June is nearly here which marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The longer days have come, and bright sunny weather is upon us. The latest news includes Mark Carney launching...
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Is the rebound for real?

Is the rebound for real?

May 30, 2025 |Robert Sluymer, CFA, Technical Strategist

Equity markets have bounced back smartly in Q2. Technical analysis suggests a move higher into early-to-mid-Q3, but investors should watch the U.S. dollar, and more importantly, 30-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields.

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Equity market roller coaster: How is your stomach?

Equity market roller coaster: How is your stomach?

May 23, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

The U.S. equity market has taken investors on a bumpy roller coaster ride, leaving some of us queasy. We discuss what drove the rally, lingering risks, and the market’s potential from here.

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