BoC accelerates pace of rate cuts

October 23, 2024 |Claire Fan

The level of the overnight rate is still restrictive at 3.75% and the BoC in the press release hinted at future rate cuts will follow to support a return to stronger GDP growth.

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Inflation moving to the back burner, but still simmering

Inflation moving to the back burner, but still simmering

October 18, 2024 |Josh Nye

Central banks’ inflation targets are in sight, but not all price trends have normalized. Inflation isn’t the headache it was, but investors should keep it in mind in their asset allocation decisions.

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Exploring the impacts of AI and GenAI across industries

Exploring the impacts of AI and GenAI across industries

October 15, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

Continuing our examination of artificial intelligence and its potential to shape the investment landscape, we look at the specific impacts AI may have – or is already having – across a wide range of industries.

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Recession scorecard update: Stop and start

Recession scorecard update: Stop and start

October 11, 2024 |Jim Allworth

There have been no recent scorecard rating changes. However, two of the seven indicators have failed to move in the anticipated direction over the past month.

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New listings shoot higher in most major markets

New listings shoot higher in most major markets

October 07, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia

The influx is continuing to build inventory—which is still hovering near the equivalent of four months of supply.

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Debunking debt disaster

Debunking debt disaster

October 04, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Myths may be important to folklore, but they’re not helpful in finance. We look at the facts behind some of the common myths surrounding the U.S. national debt.

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The price of Fed rate cut success is steep, but not too steep

The price of Fed rate cut success is steep, but not too steep

October 02, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has finally aggressively lowered interest rates. While a steeper yield curve reflects the market’s optimism that rate cuts will shore up the economic outlook, further steepness could be a sign the Fed will cut rates deeply, likely due to a re

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5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

October 01, 2024 |Diane Amato

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in

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How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

October 01, 2024 |DA Marketing

With cybercrime on the rise in Canada, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family.

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Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

October 01, 2024 |Royal Bank of Canada
When businesses consider fraud protection measures, there is often a focus on technology – whether it’s installing new systems, upgrading software, or leaning on the technology of key partners. The reality is, employee education, processes and planning...
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