the economic pulse

A Spotlight on the Labour Market: An Uneven Recovery

November 24, 2020 |Dawn Desjardins
RBC’s New Canadian Monthly Macroeconomic Series In the second edition of The Economic Pulse, Dawn Desjardins, RBC’s Deputy Chief Economist takes a closer look at the fragmented recovery of the Canadian labour market and provides her outlook as Canada...
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The challenging path forward for yields

November 20, 2020 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

As the potential catalysts to a higher yield environment disappear, we explain why we think the fixed income landscape ahead will be challenging.

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Automation advancements lead to new products and higher productivity

November 19, 2020 |Dan Smith, CFA

Advancements in computing power and mechanical technology can lower manufacturers’ costs, and bring added quality and customization to their products.

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How the U.S. election affects the economic and investment outlook

November 16, 2020 |Kelly Bogdanova and Jim Allworth

While Joe Biden is projected to win the election, it appears he’ll have to work with a status quo, i.e., divided, Congress. What’s next?

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The vaccine is a game changer for economies, markets, and investors

November 16, 2020 |Frédérique Carrier

We can look through the COVID-19 valley and focus more confidently on the recovery and post-pandemic world. Do investors need to rethink positioning?

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Canada’s Housing Markets Strong in October Despite Surge in Downtown Condo Supply

November 07, 2020 |Robert Hogue

Call it a carbon copy of September: Canada’s largest housing markets remained piping hot last month—at, or near record highs—with suburbs getting much of the action and downtown areas seeing a lot of condos put up for sale.

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5G communications networks: Enabling next-generation technology

November 05, 2020 |Dan Smith, CFA

The 5G rollout should lead to a meaningful increase in communications equipment sales growth and more wide spread adoption of cutting-edge technology.

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U.S. election reaction: Quick takes on the market

November 05, 2020 |Kelly Bogdanova, Frédérique Carrier, Jim Allworth

While votes are still being counted, the equity market has been taking things in stride so far, and we explain why investors should do the same.

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