Looking back, looking ahead – with guarded optimism

November 30, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

We examine the key macro developments that have defined 2023 so far and consider potential risks investors should monitor heading into 2024.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

There’s a lot of advice online, and a lot of misinformation. If you’re an executor, get the right advice for you.

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Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

The Wealthy Barber on why executors should consider getting help from the professionals.

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Audio commentary – Worlds Apart: The chip industry's reshoring revolution

November 29, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier & Kent McClanahan

Frédérique and Kent discuss how current geopolitical shifts are impacting the semiconductor industry, and what opportunities may emerge for investors.

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Canadian artist Azza El Siddique melds materials and technologies to help people see art in new, spectacular ways

Canadian artist Azza El Siddique melds materials and technologies to help people see art in new, spectacular ways

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

The artist's latest piece, acquired by the RBC Art Collection, was created in response to a painting by her late brother.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Asia Pacific

November 28, 2023 |Jasmine Duan, Nicholas Gwee, CFA, Kennard Ling, and Shawn Sim

Japan still stands out as an attractive equity market, and in fixed income we prefer investment-grade corporates.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Europe

November 28, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier, Thomas McGarrity, CFA, and Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA

2024 may be the year when fiscal and structural reform efforts enjoy the greatest impetus.

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Canadian Inflation pressures showing further signs of easing

November 21, 2023 |Nathan Janzen, Assistant Chief Economist, Royal Bank of Canada
Most of the drop in Canadian headline CPI growth to 3.1% year over year in October (just a touch above Bank of Canada’s 1% - 3% inflation target range) came from a 4.5% month over month decline in gasoline prices. That decline also pushed year-over-year...
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UK: Stagflation nation?

November 16, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

The UK economy is weak and suffers from troublingly persistent core inflation. A Labour government would inherit a challenging backdrop. Nevertheless, we find opportunities in both equities and fixed income.

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The chip industry’s reshoring revolution

The chip industry’s reshoring revolution

November 13, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

National and economic security concerns have countries bringing chipmaking back home. We look at the challenges and opportunities from this strategy.

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