Word on the street

Washington is doing whatever it takes and then some. We look at who gets what from the massive relief, and consider the impact for the economy.

Today's initial claims figure was at the upper end of the wide range of market expectations.

The Ontario government yesterday was the latest to unveil a hefty $17 billion action plan (1.9% of GDP) to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are unprecedented times, full of uncertainty for all of us.

The Fed and global central banks are moving fast to keep the financial system running as economic activity risks slowing to a walk.

We look at governments’ “antiviral injections” of cash, which are critical to buttress economies against the economic threats posed by the pathogen.

RBC Wealth Management’s latest thoughts on the unfolding coronavirus outbreak and the investment implications.