Draghi: Europe, time to press ahead

Draghi: Europe, time to press ahead

September 26, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

Mario Draghi recently submitted a comprehensive report addressing the EU’s loss of competitiveness. We examine the feasibility of his ambitious plan and the potential implications for portfolio positioning.

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Three reasons why 2024’s 2% inflation isn’t 2019’s 2%

September 25, 2024 |Frances Donald, Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

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Why Quality Sleep May Protect Against Dementia, Plus Strategies to Help You Sleep Better

September 24, 2024 |Christine Morin
September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is coming to a close soon, which is why this article is timely. This article explores the connection between quality sleep and cognitive health – as well as strategies to help you snooze better, which I know...
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The Wealthy Barber on how a cottage can complicate estate planning

September 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”

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The Fed’s big bang rate cut

The Fed’s big bang rate cut

September 20, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

After biding its time, the Fed kicked off its monetary easing cycle with a strong start out of the rate cut gates. While investors may harbor concerns the Fed is getting ahead of itself, we highlight why we’re encouraged by the Fed’s proactive move.

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Economic impacts of non-economic policies

Economic impacts of non-economic policies

September 17, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The economic environment could be in for an about-face. We look at what investors should be focusing on, beyond the same old same old, in this election year.

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Microsoft Plans New $60 Billion Buyback, Raises Dividend 10%

September 17, 2024 |Christine Morin
Microsoft announced a new $60 billion stock-buyback program, matching the largest repurchase plan the software giant has ever undertaken. It's also raising its quarterly dividend by 10%. The group has benefited in recent years from the rush to AI plays...
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Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

September 17, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu
The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...
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"In Winter I Get Up at Night" Takes a Life's Memories by Storm

September 16, 2024 |Christine Morin
“In Winter I Get up at Night” is written by celebrated Canadian author Jane Urquhart. The story, set in the 1920’s, is about a teacher, who travels snowy Saskatchewan roads on her way to visit schools in the 1950’s.
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Harris and Trump on the issues

Harris and Trump on the issues

September 12, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

A gulf exists between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on policy issues. Following is an executive summary of the third article in our U.S. election series in which we address key policy differences that matter most to the economy and stock market.

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