The Fed raises the bar for lower rates

October 31, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Despite a second consecutive rate cut, a hawkish turn from the Fed supports our view that it’s on hold until at least 2026. While that may have previously caused market turbulence, investors seem content with the idea the Fed has already done enough.

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Technical update: Signs of rotation support rebalancing portfolios

October 24, 2025 |Robert Sluymer, CFA, Technical Strategist

The S&P 500 has remained impressively resilient from a technical perspective. But we think some areas of the market are bottoming, supporting our belief that investors should consider rebalancing portfolios.

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U.S. Recession Scorecard: Stuck … with reduced visibility

October 10, 2025 |Jim Allworth

The scorecard indicators remain mixed, including a shift in the yield curve indicator. The government shutdown has limited employment data, confirming a cautious investment approach is needed, as ongoing policy and trade shifts affect the economy.

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AI’s big leaps in 2025

October 03, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

AI is seldom out of the headlines in 2025, with defining developments coming one after another. We look at where AI is today and explain how its promise is matched against technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

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How BRICS sees the world

October 02, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

Amid changes in the geopolitical order, the BRICS association is attempting to chart a new course. This article explains why its members—including the Eurasian troika of China, Russia, and India—believe a new multipolar world order is inevitable.

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The numbers behind U.S. tariffs

September 26, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Collections from U.S. tariffs are surging. As legal uncertainty looms and costs gradually pass through, balancing resilient corporate fundamentals against policy risks remains crucial for portfolio positioning.

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Fed rate cut buys U.S. time, but no quick fix to debt

September 18, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

One clear winner from the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut was the U.S. Treasury, which can roll over maturing debt at lower costs. Lower rates alone, however, are unlikely to make the country’s fiscal policy sustainable.

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Monthly Newsletter: Portfolio Advisor - September 2025

September 12, 2025 |Thomas De Mello
RBC Global Insight: September 2025 I am pleased to share the latest investment strategy report from RBC Wealth Management—Global Insight, which provides our current thoughts on asset classes, the economy, and timely issues that impact investment strategy...
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We look at the potential asset-class implications if the Fed moves too aggressively.

Six rate cuts in search of a reason

September 11, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

With the Fed poised to lower overnight interest rates next week, we think investors may be disappointed with what lowering rates is likely to accomplish. We look at the potential asset-class implications if the Fed moves too aggressively.

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Executive summary: The biotech revolution and longevity

September 05, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

There’s more to a long life than simply a long lifespan. The number of years we spend in good health, or healthspan, is key. With biotech spurring promising medical innovations, we look at how it can fit into investment portfolios.

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