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GLOBAL INSIGHT OCT 8, 2020 Global Insight Weekly - October 8 Growth grinds on – Markets strapped back in the roller coaster as another much-needed round of fiscal stimulus in the U.S. twists in the wind. We’re mindful of the risks to the economic outlook...

If you felt your travel plans were disappointing this summer, spare a thought for the airline industry. Border restrictions, travel advisories, mandatory self-quarantine… policies that are critical for public health have been devastating to carriers,...

Markets were relatively flat over the past week, ending on a sour note after renewed geopolitical tension fueled by a tit for tat closing of consulates in China and the U.S. This diverted investor attention away from two important developments. On the...

Canadian housing affordability could improve as home prices bring interest rates lower, finds RBC Economics in its latest Housing Trends and Affordability report. Click here to read report “Minimizing downside risk while maximizing the upside is a powerful...

The recovery in personal spending that we noted earlier in the month extended through mid-June. Overall card volumes hovered near year-earlier levels. But with some pandemic-fighting restrictions still in effect, spending on traditional early-summer pastimes...

The U.S. equity market’s mood has swung between enthusiasm and caution over the past month. Though central banks’ intervention has been remarkably impactful, the shape of an economic recovery from COVID-19 is uncertain.

Please click the below video for the replay of our exclusive event with Rhonda Hymers, Hymers Private Wealth and RBC Global Asset Management (GAM)’s Melanie Adams, Vice-President & Head, Corporate Governance & Responsible Investment, for a presentation...

Please click on the below audio recording of the June 16th call with Jim Allworth & Rhonda Hymers.  Jim provides our firm’s view on current market volatility, global economics, geopolitical tensions and monetary policy.

The COVID-19 shock altered the course of the global economy and ravaged financial markets, prompting policymakers to step in quickly and with scale.