Europe in the age of trade uncertainty

Europe in the age of trade uncertainty

November 28, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

The longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Europe is changing, with deep consequences for the euro area and its economy. We look into the impact of this metamorphosis on the corporate sector and discuss the related investment opportunities.

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Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): A Compelling Path for Business Succession, Stability, and Shared Prosperity

November 19, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
Succession planning has always been one of the most challenging moments in a business owner’s journey. Traditional approaches, selling to a competitor, private equity, or internal management, often create uncertainty for both founders and employees. But...
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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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Minimizing Tax Liability: A Guide to Quarterly Tax Installments

September 24, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
As a taxpayer, it's essential to understand the rules surrounding quarterly tax installments to minimize your tax liability. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), individuals who earn taxable income with no tax withheld or insufficient tax withheld...
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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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Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

May 06, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Running up debts to buy foreign goods is unsustainable in the long term. Identifying the problem is simple, but we see no easy or quick escape for the U.S. from the imbalances built up over the last four decades.

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Process and Behavior: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence

March 14, 2025 |Jim Noble and John Hastings
Over the years, we have seen countless headlines, political rhetoric, and policy shifts that have shaped both economic outcomes and investor behavior in the equity market. These cycles often create uncertainty, lack of clarity, and, in many cases, outright...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% as U.S. trade tensions persist

March 13, 2025 |Josh Nye

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate again in March, this time to 2.75% from 3%.

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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach
The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...
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