Publications

How could the UK’s Brexit strategy affect investments?

September 25, 2020 |Frédérique Carrier

The UK risks a no-deal exit from the EU, and the path to a trade agreement with the U.S. is unclear. How should investors position for the future?

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How will COVID-19 impact globalization and international trade?

September 24, 2020 |Alan Robinson

The pandemic has dealt a blow to globalization from which it may not fully recover. We examine possible beneficiaries of this new normal.

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The Fed’s shifting inflation strategy

September 18, 2020 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed now expects a nearly complete economic recovery by 2023, but we continue to expect an extended period of zero interest-rate policy beyond that.

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Surging government debt and deficits

September 15, 2020 |Alan Robinson

The health of government finances has been a collateral victim of the pandemic. We take a look at the implications of increasing fiscal deficits.

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5G communications networks: Enabling next-generation technology

September 14, 2020 |Dan Smith, CFA

The 5G rollout should lead to a meaningful increase in communications equipment sales growth and more widespread adoption of cutting-edge technology.

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Tech sector selloff: Is there more to come?

September 10, 2020 |Frédérique Carrier, Kelly Bogdanova

And just like that the script has flipped. Is this is a healthy correction? We unpack the market’s move and what it means for portfolio strategy.

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Why resilient companies are key for portfolio construction

September 08, 2020 |Alan Robinson

The stock performance of resilient companies has shone through during the pandemic-induced market volatility of 2020.

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Pro athletes: How to navigate short careers, long retirements

September 04, 2020 |RBC Wealth Management

It can be overwhelming to be on the receiving end of a financial windfall. What pro athletes need to know.

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Why the Dow’s makeover matters

September 04, 2020 |Kelly Bogdanova

We check out the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s fresh look, and explain what this says—or doesn’t say—about the economy as a whole.

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The COVID-19 upheaval and the future of travel and leisure

September 03, 2020 |Alan Robinson

Travel and leisure habits are likely to be permanently impacted by the pandemic. But some themes will persist and others may fill the leisure gap.

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