Black Friday spending surprised to the upside despite a softening macro backdrop

Black Friday spending surprised to the upside despite a softening macro backdrop

December 11, 2023 |Carrie Freestone
Retail sales ticked up in November in the midst of the holiday shopping period. Even after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales (excluding autos) were tracking an increase relative to October. Clothing stores and gasoline were responsible for the...
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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Investing for a new reality

December 04, 2023 |Jim Allworth

As equity investors face continuing challenges, an elevated bond yield environment has changed the equation.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: United States

December 04, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova and Thomas Garretson, CFA

The stock market faces more crosscurrents than usual, while the bond market could deliver strong returns.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Canada

December 04, 2023 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Luis Castillo

While there are select opportunities in Canadian equities, the bond market looks the most attractive in years.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: United Kingdom

December 04, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier, Thomas McGarrity, CFA, and Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA

Stagflation risks and a likely general election suggest a volatile environment in 2024.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

There’s a lot of advice online, and a lot of misinformation. If you’re an executor, get the right advice for you.

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Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

The Wealthy Barber on why executors should consider getting help from the professionals.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Asia Pacific

November 28, 2023 |Jasmine Duan, Nicholas Gwee, CFA, Kennard Ling, and Shawn Sim

Japan still stands out as an attractive equity market, and in fixed income we prefer investment-grade corporates.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Europe

November 28, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier, Thomas McGarrity, CFA, and Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA

2024 may be the year when fiscal and structural reform efforts enjoy the greatest impetus.

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2023 Fall Economic Statement: A summary of the key measures that may have a direct impact on you

2023 Fall Economic Statement: A summary of the key measures that may have a direct impact on you

November 22, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

We analyze the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and outline the tax and support measures that may impact Canadians and their families.

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