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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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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Portfolio Advisor Newsletter - October 18, 2024

 October 18, 2024 |RBDM Wealth Management
North American equity markets continue to push to record highs, bolstered by a promising start to the U.S. third-quarter earnings season. The results from major banks signal a healthy U.S. consumer, with spending supported by a resilient labour market...
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Portfolio Advisor Newsletter - October 4th, 2024

 October 04, 2024 |RBDM Wealth Management
It has been a busy few weeks with several issues garnering investor attention. The U.S. jobs report has taken on more importance given the Federal Reserve’s admission that it is watching it more closely. Elsewhere, investors have been preoccupied with...
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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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Portfolio Advisor Newsletter - September 20th, 2024

 September 20, 2024 |RBDM Wealth Management
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates this past week, joining many other major developed central banks who have started to reduce interest rates in recent months. Another important development was the notable decline in Canada’s inflation rate,...
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Portfolio Advisor Newsletter - September 6th, 2024

 September 06, 2024 |RBDM Wealth Management
A continued decline in inflationary pressures, coupled with ongoing signs of a cooling Canadian economy, prompted the Bank of Canada (BoC) to make its third consecutive interest rate cut this week. It’s widely expected that the U.S. Federal Reserve will...
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Video: The Wealthy Barber: Is your Will’s executor ready?

 August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

When estate planning, remember to include your personal property and heirlooms

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Video: The Wealthy Barber wants to know: Are you making a Will?

 August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Why you should make a Will and include an up-to-date net-worth statement

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Portfolio Advisor Newsletter - August 23, 2024

 August 23, 2024 |RBDM Wealth Management
Global markets moved higher over the past couple of weeks, with the Canadian equity market rebounding to new highs and U.S. equities nearing their mid-July peak. Meanwhile, government bond yields remain near their lows for the year. After being shaken...
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