Donnelly & Pasian Wealth Management

Canadian economy unlikely to dodge a downturn despite early-2023 resilience

March 16, 2023 |Craig Wright, Robert Hogue, Nathan Janzen, Claire Fan, and Rachel Battaglia

Economic growth has been more resilient than feared in the wake of aggressive interest rate increases last year. Canada’s stalled toward the end of 2022 with a flat GDP growth reading in Q4 the first time the economy has failed to expand since a pandemic-related...

Bi-Weekly Market Update March 10th 2023

March 10, 2023 |Thomas Donnelly

We offer some key takeaways from the Canadian banks, which all reported results recently.

China’s reopening: Facts and forecasts

March 02, 2023 |Jasmine Duan

Post-pandemic activity is surprising to the upside, and we think more is in store for the economy.

Bi-Weekly Market Update February 24th 2023

February 24, 2023 |Thomas Donnelly

We discuss the renewed uncertainty around interest rates and how it may test Canadian households over the years to come rather than immediately.

What’s pushing and pulling on U.S. equities?

February 23, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova

We look at the pressures weighing on the market today, and why we think the S&P 500 could deliver positive full-year returns, once all is said and done.

Bi-Weekly Market Update January 27 2023

January 27, 2023 |Thomas Donnelly

This week we discuss takeaways from the earnings season so far, the Bank of Canada shifting to a holding pattern, and why the layoffs in the tech sector sound worse than they are.

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?

Tax-free first home savings account

January 20, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

A registered account to help more Canadians enter the housing market

Bi-Weekly Market Update January 13 2023

January 13, 2023 |Thomas Donnelly

We discuss some tailwinds that have emerged and both the loss of momentum and resilience that North America is demonstrating. This week, we lean on the Global Insight 2023 Outlook and share key takeaways.

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.

Global Insight Monthly

Download The Global Insight Monthly for an in-depth review on:

Major market moves this month
RBC's investment stance
Global equity and fixed income analysis
Leading market index performance
Economic indicators
Currency and commodity markets
Key forecasts
Upcoming events to watch

Download now

Global Insight 2023 Outlook

The expected recession from an investment perspective.

Download Now

Blog