March 2025 Update

February 28, 2025 |Karen Robertson
The Markets The TSX is down 1.5% in February and up 1.7% year to date. The S&P500 is down 0.9% in February and up 1.7% year to date. The NASDAQ is down -1.7% and flat year to date. We have published an article entitled U.S. Tariff policy in Flux. And...
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Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

February 05, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

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February 2025 Update

February 04, 2025 |Kimberly Balas
The Markets The TSX is up 4.4% for January. The S&P 500 is up 3.3% in January. The NASDAQ is up 1.9% in January. (as of close Jan 30, 2025) We have published some good articles this month. See attached Global Insight for 2025 with our outlook for the...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

January 30, 2025 |Josh Nye, Canadian Fixed Income Strategist

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

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January 2025 Update

January 02, 2025 |Karen Robertson
The Markets The TSX is down 4.43% for December and up 17.7% year to date. The S&P 500 is down 1.96% in December and up 23.8% year to date. The NASDAQ is up 2.8% in December and up 29.8% year to date. As of close Dec 30, 2024 We have published some good...
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How income splitting can create tax savings

How income splitting can create tax savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out what income splitting is, and how a prescribed rate loan strategy may be beneficial for you as part of tax planning.

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Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help you maintain the lifestyle you had while working.

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Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Important aspects to consider in organizing your financial picture.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

December 03, 2024 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Josh Nye

Despite potential headwinds, we are generally constructive on Canadian markets, though we expect less outperformance in credit.

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December 2024 Update

December 02, 2024 |Karen Robertson

North American equity markets are flirting with new highs, even as the incoming U.S. administration introduced fresh uncertainty. President-elect Donald Trump recently proposed sweeping tariffs.

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