Counsellor Quarterly

Around the world in 80 seconds

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Canada The economy continued to struggle through the first half of the year, eking out only tepid growth while the employment picture continued to deteriorate. Canadian households are showing increasing signs of financial stress, as interest rate increases...

The President’s Message

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

The global economy has managed to withstand higher interest rates and continue to grow, reinforcing our view that a recession can be avoided over the year ahead. We place the odds at 65% that economies manage a soft landing, with potentially two to five...

Gain changer

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

The federal government’s new capital gains inclusion rates mean that, in certain circumstances, Canadians will now be paying more tax on their gains from capital asset transactions. For many investors, this will be a game – and net gain – changer. Here...

Market Update - Global fixed income markets

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Authors: Soo Boo Cheah, MBA, CFA Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited. Joanne Lee, MFin, CFA Senior Portfolio Manager RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Taylor Self, MBA, CFA Portfolio Manager RBC Global...

Counsel Views – Women and Wealth: The future is female

April 08, 2024 |Tasneem Azim-Khan, Chief Investment Strategist, RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc.

“Ok ladies, now let’s get in formation!” – Beyoncé 2023 brought the female economy squarely into focus. Throughout the year, women were consistently credited with boosting sales of struggling businesses, driving traffic and profitability back to theatres...