Global Insight Weekly RBC Wealth Management

Deciphering the Fed’s policy picture

May 04, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

With a paint-by-numbers policy decision, the Fed missed an opportunity to express itself more freely. And the market reaction this week reflects that.

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TFSA vs RRSP vs FHSA: Your Top Questions Answered

March 31, 2023 |Mark Porretta
For the majority of us, purchasing our home is the biggest decision we'll ever make. In the last few years, we have seen a seismic change in the housing market with prices and interest rates changing so rapidly. This has made it difficult at times for...
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Stocks vs. real estate: Considerations for Canadian investors

February 21, 2023 |Mark Porretta
The age-old question, Stocks vs. Real estate. While both have their advantages and disadvantages, both assets have performed extremely well over the last 20+ years. One distinct feature that differentiates the two is leverage. Being able to put down a...
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As the U.S. hits the debt ceiling, what’s next for financial markets?

January 20, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

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CRA announces TFSA limit for 2023

January 15, 2023 |Mark Porretta
In Canada, one of the best investment vehicles we have is a Tax Free Savings Account. For anyone who doesn't know, this was an investment vehicle that created for Canadians to contribute a fixed amount of money and earn tax free returns. Every year the...
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What’s ahead for investors as economic trends change in 2023?

January 12, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.

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