An evolving investment landscape

An evolving investment landscape

February 29, 2024 |Joseph Wu, CFA

We survey the macro factors shaping the global economy, and their implications for portfolio positioning as 2024 unfolds.

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Positioning for inflation shocks

Positioning for inflation shocks

February 16, 2024 |Sean Killin

Geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are driving inflation risks. We look at the potential role of fixed income in portfolio positioning.

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U.S. debt: Not living on borrowed time

U.S. debt: Not living on borrowed time

December 08, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

As markets shrug off soaring U.S. debt, we unpack the debt dilemma and argue that positioning portfolios for a debt crisis can lead to subpar returns.

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As the U.S. hits the debt ceiling, what’s next for financial markets?

January 20, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

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What’s ahead for investors as economic trends change in 2023?

January 12, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.

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Proof Point: The housing-charged boom in Canadian net wealth is over

October 26, 2022 |Nathan Janzen and Carrie Freestone

The decline in household wealth comes at a time when Canadians are already feeling the squeeze of higher inflation and rising interest rates.

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Does slowing growth have a silver lining for fixed income investors?

June 30, 2022 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

It’s important to consider secondary impacts of slowing growth, and we look at how investors may see positives in today’s economic backdrop.

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Audio commentary: The 2022 Midyear Outlook

June 30, 2022 |Janet Engels, Thomas Garretson & Tylar Lunke

After a volatile first half of 2022 marked by surging inflation and uncertain economic conditions, what’s in store for rates, the Fed, and markets?

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Canadian inflation elevated but may be close to peak

May 18, 2022 |Claire Fan

We expect higher interest rates, both in Canada and abroad, will ultimately begin to cool demand and price pressures as the year progresses.

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Cross-border wealth planning: How to manage your family’s global interests

December 03, 2021 |RBC Wealth Management

People's lifestyles and perspectives are becoming more global. Here are some things to consider when your wealth heads overseas.

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