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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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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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Monthly Musings

Monthly Musings- Sequence Risk & The Cash Wedge

June 30, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

When an investor transitions into retirement, the sequence of their investment returns becomes a material consideration. I discuss the benefit of the cash wedge income delivery strategy for retirees.

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Monthly Musings- We can't Predict, but we can Prepare

May 01, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA
β€œIt’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” - Yogi Berra Plenty of time and resources are dedicated to predicting the near-term course of financial markets. In particular, the financial media seems to be obsessed with this topic, and...
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Monthly Musings- Play Ball

April 01, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA
CIBC was the bank of the Toronto Blue Jays after they joined a group led by Labatt Breweries to purchase part of the team. In 1977, they purchased a 10% stake of the Toronto Blue Jays for ~$700,000. In 2000, they sold their stake to Rogers media for ~$16...
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Monthly Musings- Investing is a Marathon

March 03, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

Investing is a marathon, not a sprint. This comparison highlights both the benefit to a long-term investing perspective, and the importance of focusing on your personal goals.

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Monthly Musings- 3 Rules of Market Volatility

February 07, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

Volatility and recessions are a normal (albeit unpleasant) part of the long-term investing experience. Thankfully, as surely as stocks have pulled back, they have rebounded and marched onwards and upwards.

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Monthly Musings- A Key Risk in Retirement

January 05, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

Inflation is often an overlooked risk for retirees. Thankfully, owning stocks for the long-term has historically been an effective way to combat this risk.

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