Managing a portfolio in times of Geopolitical uncertainty

February 28, 2022 |Robert Thomson

For a situation like we are seeing now, our Fight or flight instincts can compel us to take action when we feel threatened, and that usually coincides with what turns out to be the worst time to take action. 

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8 Ways COVID Will Transform the Economy and Disrupt Every Business

May 22, 2020 |Robert Thomson
John Stackhouse and RBC Economics have published a article looking at the changes in human behaviour and how we see the economy and businesses changing. This is a fascinating article, and I encourage you to read it. 8 Ways COVID Will Transform the Economy...
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A conversation with Jim Allworth, RBC DS's Chief Investment Strategist,

March 20, 2020 |Robert Thomson

RBC DS's Chief Investment Strategist discusses his perspectives on the current market, and what he sees ahead.

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2020 Global Outlook

November 20, 2019 |Robert Thomson

Economic outlook: though we expect markets to rise, we are also more cautious than at any time in the past decade.

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Humans Wanted: How Canadian Youth can thrive in the age of disruption

February 25, 2019 |Robert Thomson

25% of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted by technology in the coming decade Increasingly the demand for skills such as critical thinking, co-ordination, active listening and complex problem solving will be needed Focusing on these foundational

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Mercurial Markets

October 30, 2018 |Robert Thomson

An explanation of October's Market Volatility, and what we see ahead

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