One year in: The Labour Party’s report card

One year in: The Labour Party’s report card

July 11, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

For the Labour Party, restoring sustainable growth was always going to be challenging. A year on and the UK economy remains fragile, yet some investors may find the UK still offers some rich pickings.

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H1 2025 equity recap: Business as unusual

July 08, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

While the stock market narrative may sound familiar—U.S. equities navigating waves of volatility on the way to new highs—the environment certainly was not. We examine four catalysts that held sway over performance and what lies ahead for investors.

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Gold’s regime change?

Gold’s regime change?

June 27, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

The longstanding inverse relationship between gold and real interest rates seems to have broken down, suggesting new forces—central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty, and portfolio diversification—have a larger role in driving demand for bullion.

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Our conversation with Stephanie Dean - Manager of Financial Literacy at RBC Wealth Management

June 25, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
We were thrilled to have recently hosted Stephanie Dean, Manager of Financial Literacy at RBC Wealth Management to discuss the ins and outs of talking to your family about wealth. With her extensive experience working with families across the wealth spectrum...
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Another round of the Fed’s waiting game

Another round of the Fed’s waiting game

June 23, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Inflation remains calm in 2025, but tariff-related price hike concerns have kept the Fed sidelined. We look at the Fed’s commentary, the impact of market forces and political pressure on yields, and the probability of rate cuts before year’s end.

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U.S. debt: Changing facts, updating views

U.S. debt: Changing facts, updating views

June 19, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The U.S. government’s fiscal outlook can no longer be ignored.

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Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Canada

Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Canada

June 19, 2025 |Matt Altro, CFA and Luis Castillo

Elevated gold prices should continue to support the TSX, while ongoing tariff uncertainties have us tilting toward perceived less risky categories within fixed income.

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“Big and beautiful” or not?

“Big and beautiful” or not?

June 06, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

With the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic agenda winding its way through Congress, we examine what’s of key interest to markets and investors, before noting why the ultimate outcome of the bill is likely to look different.

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Navigating Family Wealth with Confidence – an exclusive virtual event invite hosted by Hastings Noble Private Wealth

June 05, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
Financial literacy event Join Stephanie Dean, Manager of Financial Literacy for RBC Wealth Management’s Family office team, for an exclusive event designed for those of you thinking about how — and when — to talk to your family about your wealth. Whether...
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Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

June 04, 2025 |RBC Thought Leadership
Key Points More than 100 mineral projects, valued at $107 billion, are at various stages of development in Canada over the next ten years. Unlocking that potential requires diversified capital flow, both domestic and foreign, for Canada to emerge as a...
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