Nagging questions facing equity markets

Nagging questions facing equity markets

August 09, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

Four unresolved issues related to the selloff stand to hold sway over stocks. More volatility is likely, and we favor a defensive tilt in equity portfolios, focusing on high-quality shares that can better withstand further economic deterioration.

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Global equity: Offense still on the field; defense ready for the call

Global equity: Offense still on the field; defense ready for the call

August 09, 2024 |Jim Allworth

The market pullback will take time to play out. Planning for an eventual shift to defense beats a “hope for the best” approach.

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Stock market selloff: A “growth scare,” or more?

Stock market selloff: A “growth scare,” or more?

August 06, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

Pressure points in the economy and markets were triggered, sweeping up equities into a global selloff. We look at the market’s supporting factors and how investors should tilt equity exposure in portfolios.

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The Fed waits, but is it too late?

The Fed waits, but is it too late?

August 02, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

As expected, the Fed held off on a rate cut this week. But as policymakers await more economic data before a likely September rate cut, the data may already be signaling the central bank is too late.

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What dueling data and the Fed’s dual mandate mean for interest rate cuts

What dueling data and the Fed’s dual mandate mean for interest rate cuts

July 25, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Relative comfort on inflation should allow the Fed to shift its focus to the goal of full employment. But with labor market data pointing in different directions, we sift through the mixed messages and the impact on the Fed’s rate cut plans.

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Inside the S&P 500: Time to pass the baton?

July 19, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

While mega-cap tech stocks have dominated U.S. equity performance so far this year, recently the rest of the market has been trying to take the baton. We discuss the main factors needed to make a clean handoff.

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Mid year outlook 2024 & our revamped digital presence

July 18, 2024 |Saurav Arora
The "Global Insight - 2024 Midyear Outlook" report from RBC Wealth Management offers an in-depth analysis of the economic landscape and investment opportunities. Key topics include: U.S. Debt Dilemma: Insights into federal debt and future fiscal policies...
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Weaving the threads of U.S. equity outperformance

Weaving the threads of U.S. equity outperformance

July 11, 2024 |Ben Graham, CFA

While AI and the Magnificent 7 have been exceedingly visible in their leadership, we spotlight two other trends with a clear impact on portfolio performance and how to approach U.S. equities as the economic environment inevitably evolves.

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Video: Three reasons Canadian investors should care about U.S. debt

Video: Three reasons Canadian investors should care about U.S. debt

July 03, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out three ways U.S. debt can affect Canada.

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Video: What can investors expect for the rest of 2024?

Video: What can investors expect for the rest of 2024?

July 03, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out what’s in store for equity markets, bonds and more.

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