The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: What now? Election aftermath

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: What now? Election aftermath

 December 16, 2024 |Tasneem Azim-Khan
This is the final report of a four-part series on the 2024 U.S. general election. Part I, Part II and Part III are available for review. It’s been about a month since Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election concurrent with...
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Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

 December 11, 2024 |Claire Fan
The Bottom Line: As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut the overnight rate by another 50 bps to 3.25% on Wednesday, right to the top end of the BoC’s “neutral” range estimate (2.25% – 3.25%). Macklem’s opening statement made clear that with interest...
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BoC accelerates pace of rate cuts

 October 23, 2024 |Claire Fan

The level of the overnight rate is still restrictive at 3.75% and the BoC in the press release hinted at future rate cuts will follow to support a return to stronger GDP growth.

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How autumn is shaping up for investors (hint: leaves aren’t the only things falling)

How autumn is shaping up for investors (hint: leaves aren’t the only things falling)

 October 10, 2024 |DA Marketing

Key takeaways from RBC GAM’s Fall Global Investment Outlook.

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A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

 July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help make family meetings an effective tool in wealth-transfer planning.

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Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

 July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

You can preserve family harmony and your wishes for your estate with careful planning and open conversations.

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Federal budget 2024: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

Federal budget 2024: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

 April 17, 2024 |RBC Family Office Services

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

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2023 Fall Economic Statement: A summary of the key measures that may have a direct impact on you

2023 Fall Economic Statement: A summary of the key measures that may have a direct impact on you

 November 22, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

We analyze the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and outline the tax and support measures that may impact Canadians and their families.

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How women are giving back to support small business

 March 08, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

We encourage women to embrace investing and philanthropy and to seek advice to ensure it aligns with their values and passions.

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David Chilton

The Wealthy Barber David Chilton Serves Up a Wealth of Financial Knowledge

 February 02, 2023 |Diane Amato
David Chilton has sold over five million copies of The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns, a testament to the powerful advice he offers on how to invest and manage financial affairs. He sits down with Tony Chapman to share his life story and...
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The Global Investment Outlook

Economic data has been resilient, recession risks have diminished, and inflation has cooled sufficiently for central banks to consider cutting policy rates at some point this year. In this environment, sovereign bonds are appealing, and while stocks have surged as investors embraced the improved odds of an economic soft landing, demanding valuations in U.S. large-cap stocks may limit upside potential.

This Global Investment Outlook includes:

  • The recommended mix of cash, fixed income instruments, and equities.
  • The recommended global exposure of fixed income and equity portfolios.
  • The optimal term structure for fixed income investments.
  • The suggested sector and geographic make-up within equity portfolios.
  • The preferred exposure to major currencies.

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