Journal

The FOMC, BoC, BoE, ECB, RBA, and BoJ held policy meetings this week amid uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis. While policymakers acknowledged that uncertainty, markets increasingly believe central banks may need to tighten policy rates.

With the Middle East gripped in an acute crisis, it’s worth examining how prior military conflicts and significant geopolitical events impacted the U.S. stock market—and what history suggests for investors today.

Eric Savoie, CFA, CMT, Senior Investment Strategist, RBC Global Asset Management, discusses the key macroeconomic forces reshaping markets—from tariff policies to geopolitical tensions affecting Canada and the US.

President Donald Trump’s campaign to get rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell culminated in the most likely outcome—simply nominating a replacement. With Kevin Warsh on track to be the next chair, we look at the potential economic and market impacts.

Join Us for the 2025 Parade with a Purpose There’s something truly magical about the holidays — the lights, the laughter, and the joy of coming together as a community. This year, we’re thrilled to add an extra spark of excitement to Kelowna’s beloved...

We outline some of the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

Nov 10, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM PT Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring RBC’s Chief Information Security Officer, Adam Evans and Head of Business Operating Solutions & Effectiveness, Shannon Grosso, who will discuss how RBC is safeguarding your...

This virtual presentation is from our recent October Events Series hosted in Vancouver, Kelowna, Vernon, and Calgary with special guests Patrick McAllister, CFA, Manager, Equity Advisory and Louis Chan, CFA, Portfolio Manager, U.S. Equities

This week, we’re reflecting on an incredible few days spent connecting with clients across Vancouver, Kelowna, Vernon, and Calgary during our recent October events series.