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Around the world in 80 seconds

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025

Canada The economy showed better than expected strength over the final months of the first quarter and into the early part of the second, with many businesses front-loading their imported purchases and exported sales ahead of what was expected to be the...

Lower prices and growing confidence keep Canada’s housing market recovery intact in June

July 28, 2025 |Robert Hogue

Canada’s housing market showed further signs of recovery in June with home resales picking up for a third straight month on a monthly basis. But, prices remained lower overall with nationwide declines largely driven by softening in Ontario and British...

House prices diverge across Canadian markets

July 14, 2025 |Robert Hogue

More prospective homebuyers are making their way back to Canada’s housing markets as some trade war fog dissipates—but it’s far from a stampede. Local real estate board statistics indicate transactions increased modestly between May and June in several...

Supply Management Explained

July 14, 2025 |Lisa Ashton

Executive Summary Canada’s $30-billion supply management system has underpinned national food sovereignty and security for more than 50 years. Covering dairy, chicken, turkey and eggs, the system has ensured price and supply stability for food staples...

What does greater defence spending mean for Canada’s economy?

July 03, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

A NATO laggard no more—is the message the federal government revealed on Monday when it announced a big increase in defence funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The move will see Canada meet the 2% NATO spending target it agreed to work towards almost...

Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

June 04, 2025 |RBC Thought Leadership

Key Points More than 100 mineral projects, valued at $107 billion, are at various stages of development in Canada over the next ten years. Unlocking that potential requires diversified capital flow, both domestic and foreign, for Canada to emerge as a...

Why women need to be more proactive with their brain health

May 21, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

While Canadian women tend to live about five years longer than men, research shows females account for about 70 percent of people living with dementia and brain-aging diseases.

Weathering the storm: 5 “shields” to help protect against market volatility

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025

Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, but that doesn't mean you have to watch helplessly as your portfolio value fluctuates. When markets decline, it is usually driven by underlying economic circumstances that cause investors to worry...

Beyond the glitter: Five reasons to consider gold in your investment portfolio

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025

Gold continues to play a vital role in modern investment portfolios, offering unique benefits that complement traditional assets. For Canadian investors seeking to enhance their investment strategy and portfolio, here are five compelling reasons to consider...

Globetrotting

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025

Investment markets beyond North America are abound with opportunities for investors. And diversifying geographically and across various markets can have important risk management and return benefits. Here are five reasons why investors should consider...

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Global Insight Monthly

Global Insight 2026 Outlook

Around the world in 80 seconds

Lower prices and growing confidence keep Canada’s housing market recovery intact in June

House prices diverge across Canadian markets

Supply Management Explained

What does greater defence spending mean for Canada’s economy?

Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

Why women need to be more proactive with their brain health

Weathering the storm: 5 “shields” to help protect against market volatility

Beyond the glitter: Five reasons to consider gold in your investment portfolio

Globetrotting

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