A U.S. government shutdown looms large, and it may not end quickly

October 13, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

It’s back to basics for the U.S. House of Representatives. Averting a shutdown may be hard and we highlight the ripple effects to financial markets.

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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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Will higher oil prices hinder central banks’ inflation progress?

October 05, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

We explore the reasons for the price surge and how to position portfolios.

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De-dollarization: The dollar in doubt?

October 04, 2023 |Alan Robinson

As the world realigns under deglobalization, we examine the challenges to dollar dominance and whether the greenback is facing any true currency rivals.

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Has the era of zero and negative interest rates ended?

October 03, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

As global interest rates reach levels not seen in more than a decade, we explore what may be in store for the future of monetary policy.

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Long bonds for the long-term investor

September 28, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Higher yields mean individuals with long investment horizons may find opportunities in longer-maturity U.S. Treasury bonds.

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Is an economic soft landing on the schedule?

September 22, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Fed projections suggest rates have neared cruising altitude. However, turbulence remains. We explain what the Fed’s actions may mean for investors.

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Recharging the energy transition?

September 21, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

As the energy security imperative rejuvenates the green energy shift, we explore the challenges ahead and illuminate the opportunities that may emerge.

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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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