The President’s Message

The President’s Message

October 11, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2024
Economies have demonstrated resilience in the face of restrictive monetary conditions and inflation has now cooled sufficiently to prompt central-bank rate cuts. The global economy has managed to continue to grow, reinforcing our view that a recession...
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Around the world in 80 seconds

Around the world in 80 seconds

October 11, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2024
Canada With inflation now largely contained and within their target range of 1% to 3%, the Bank of Canada has moved steadily, if cautiously, over the summer to bring down their trend-setting overnight rate from 5.00% to 4.25% with three sequential quarter-point...
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The 2024 U.S. elections – Part II: “Childless Cat Lady” takes on “Covfefe”

The 2024 U.S. elections – Part II: “Childless Cat Lady” takes on “Covfefe”

October 11, 2024 |Counsel Views – Fall 2024
This is the second report of a four-part series on the 2024 U.S. general election. Part I is available for review. Updates and recent developments With the U.S. elections over a month away, we thought it would be a good time to provide an update on recent...
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New listings shoot higher in most major markets

New listings shoot higher in most major markets

October 07, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia

The influx is continuing to build inventory—which is still hovering near the equivalent of four months of supply.

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Video: Changing the narrative on aging and longevity

September 26, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Chatter that Matters podcast host Tony Chapman and Dr. Joe Coughlin discuss the opportunities—and realities—of living longer.

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Three reasons why 2024’s 2% inflation isn’t 2019’s 2%

September 25, 2024 |Frances Donald, Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

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Why social connectivity is even more important as we age

Why social connectivity is even more important as we age

September 19, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Staying socially connected during life's transitions is a key to healthy aging.

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Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

September 17, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu
The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...
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Why planning for your health and wealth together matters

Why planning for your health and wealth together matters

September 17, 2024 |Globe Content Studio

Amid rising rates of dementia, RBC Wealth Management helps Canadians prepare for—and enjoy—a long and healthy retirement.

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Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

September 12, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

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