Global Insight Weekly

The 2023 investment story: Elements of surprise

January 05, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

In a plot twist for equity markets, the expected pain in 2023 became gain. We explore five catalysts that turned the U.S. investment environment on its head.

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U.S. debt: Not living on borrowed time

U.S. debt: Not living on borrowed time

December 08, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

As markets shrug off soaring U.S. debt, we unpack the debt dilemma and argue that positioning portfolios for a debt crisis can lead to subpar returns.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

There’s a lot of advice online, and a lot of misinformation. If you’re an executor, get the right advice for you.

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Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

The Wealthy Barber on why executors should consider getting help from the professionals.

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Audio commentary – Worlds Apart: The chip industry's reshoring revolution

November 29, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier & Kent McClanahan

Frédérique and Kent discuss how current geopolitical shifts are impacting the semiconductor industry, and what opportunities may emerge for investors.

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UK: Stagflation nation?

November 16, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

The UK economy is weak and suffers from troublingly persistent core inflation. A Labour government would inherit a challenging backdrop. Nevertheless, we find opportunities in both equities and fixed income.

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The chip industry’s reshoring revolution

The chip industry’s reshoring revolution

November 13, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

National and economic security concerns have countries bringing chipmaking back home. We look at the challenges and opportunities from this strategy.

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Big questions about 2024 earnings

November 09, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova

As businesses report their latest quarterly results, questions remain about the U.S. economy’s future direction.

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Will AI generate long-term equity performance?

Will AI generate long-term equity performance?

November 03, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence (AI) has helped drive 2023’s stock market gains. We look at the implications for investors.

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Bond math is more than yield

November 03, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Has the time come for fixed income investors to look beyond yield, and to the prospects of bond price appreciation and potentially lofty total returns?

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