Pondering a U.S. policy potpourri

Pondering a U.S. policy potpourri

November 22, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

How can investors separate the policy changes that are likely to really matter for the economy from those that get a lot of press but may not have the most traction?

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Fed rate cuts for what?

Fed rate cuts for what?

November 15, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has cut policy rates by 75 basis points since September only to see longer-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates increase by the same degree. We take a closer look at this divergence and its implications.

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U.S. presidential election: Back to the future

U.S. presidential election: Back to the future

November 08, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

In a historic political comeback, Donald Trump has again won the presidency. We look at the policies like taxes and tariffs shaping the investment climate. With political polarization high, don’t let emotions cloud your investment decisions.

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Immigration cuts will help narrow Canada’s housing gap but won’t solve crisis

Immigration cuts will help narrow Canada’s housing gap but won’t solve crisis

November 04, 2024 |Robert Hogue
The drastic reduction in immigration targets announced by the federal government is one of the more consequential policy reversals in recent memory. It will sharply reduce growth in housing demand over the coming years, making it possible for Canada to...
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How to plan for care as you age

November 04, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Watch a panel of specialists discuss strategies and resources you can use to navigate care for yourself or a loved one.

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How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

October 31, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia
The Canadian government has been under growing pressure to align the inflow of newcomers to the country with current labour market needs and infrastructure capacity—which prompted a massive reversal of the post-pandemic immigration plan set by the federal...
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The end of China’s challenging chapter?

The end of China’s challenging chapter?

October 31, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

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Five health care costs to consider in your financial and retirement plans

October 29, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

In planning your retirement, be sure to count these health care costs.

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Bigger BRICS: Building a multipolar world?

Bigger BRICS: Building a multipolar world?

October 25, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova
Our ongoing “Worlds Apart” series looks at the just-concluded BRICS summit and how the group aims to rebalance the global order. We believe the shift to a multipolar, more fragmented world argues for viewing portfolio allocations through a different lens...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

October 24, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

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