Bank of Canada extends pause on rate hikes, expects slower growth

October 25, 2023 |Claire Fan, Economist, Royal Bank of Canada
In line with our and market’s expectations, the Bank of Canada (BoC) opted to hold the overnight rate steady at 5% at today’s meeting, extending a pause after also foregoing a hike in September. The central bank (also as expected) maintained a clear hiking...
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Long bonds for the long-term investor

September 28, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Higher yields mean individuals with long investment horizons may find opportunities in longer-maturity U.S. Treasury bonds.

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Commercial real estate and the economy

August 17, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

We examine the post-pandemic challenges facing the commercial office space market, and the potential economic impacts of recent trends.

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Creating change for African Nova Scotians

February 26, 2021 |RBC Wealth Management

Difference-makers like Sylvia Parris-Drummond are driving for change—even in times of upheaval and tragedy. ”We're in a pandemic of COVID and a pandemic of racism,” she says.

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How would a Biden blue wave impact sectors?

September 02, 2020 |RBC Wealth Management

If November sees a clean sweep for the Democrats, which sectors could emerge as the winners and losers?

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Five ways to help small business

Five ways to help small business

June 10, 2020 |RBC Thought Leadership

“Too big to fail" was the guiding principle for policymakers as they shored up systemically important banks, insurers and supply chains during the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.

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How small businesses are navigating the crisis

How small businesses are navigating the crisis – with creativity and innovation

June 09, 2020 |John Stackhouse

Many Canadian small businesses weren't ready to withstand the economic onslaught that COVID-19 brought in mid-March.

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Starting a business? How to plan for success as an entrepreneur

March 03, 2020 |RBC Wealth Management

Dr. Marjorie Dixon faced many naysayers while building her business. Read about her experience and what success looks like for women entrepreneurs.

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