Global Insight 2024 Outlook: Canada

December 04, 2023 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Luis Castillo

While there are select opportunities in Canadian equities, the bond market looks the most attractive in years.

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Global Insight 2024 Outlook: United Kingdom

December 04, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier, Thomas McGarrity, CFA, and Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA

Stagflation risks and a likely general election suggest a volatile environment in 2024.

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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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More sellers, fewer buyers take pressure off housing prices in Canada

October 05, 2023 |Robert Hogue
The most striking trend that emerged in recent months has been the return of sellers to the housing market. September was a case in point where new listings increased sequentially in all major markets (for which early reports from local real estate boards...
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Signs of reacceleration in Canadian inflation in August

Signs of reacceleration in Canadian inflation in August

September 20, 2023 |Claire Fan and Abbey Xu
Higher prices at the pump pushed Canadian headline inflation rate up. Food costs are still high but growing at a slower pace. Mortgage interest costs continue to drive a disproportionate share of headline price growth. But the Bank of Canada’s preferred...
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U.S. inflation picked up in August on surging energy prices

U.S. inflation picked up in August on surging energy prices

September 18, 2023 |Claire Fan and Abbey Xu

RBC Economics provides a monthly analysis of the key indicators on price trends in the United States.

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Are low bank valuations a reason to buy the sector?

Are low bank valuations a reason to buy the sector?

July 20, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

As valuations have become compelling, is now the time for investors to add bank exposure to portfolios?

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Recession or not, perspective is called for

June 30, 2023 |The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee

Our Midyear Outlook argues for patience while financial markets work through persistent challenges.

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