RBC Economics & Thought Leadership Daily Economic Update

Bank of Canada remains proactive with 25 bp rate hike

June 07, 2023 |Josh Nye, Senior Economist

Following a two meeting pause, the BoC resumed tightening with a 25 bp hike lifting the overnight rate to 4.75%

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Federal budget 2023: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

March 29, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

We analyze the latest proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on you.

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Canadian economy unlikely to dodge a downturn despite early-2023 resilience

March 16, 2023 |Craig Wright, Robert Hogue, Nathan Janzen, Claire Fan, and Rachel Battaglia
Economic growth has been more resilient than feared in the wake of aggressive interest rate increases last year. Canada’s stalled toward the end of 2022 with a flat GDP growth reading in Q4 the first time the economy has failed to expand since a pandemic-related...
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Tax-free first home savings account

January 20, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

A registered account to help more Canadians enter the housing market

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2022 tax preparation reminders

January 13, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

With the 2022 personal income tax return filing deadline fast approaching, this is a great time to see if you’re taking advantage of all of the tax benefits you may be entitled to.

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Proof Point: Is Canada becoming a nation of renters?

December 07, 2022 |Robert Hogue and Rachel Battaglia

Burgeoning rentership will put tremendous pressure on our rental stock—already stretched and inadequate in many parts of the country.

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I'm in my 20s—do I need a Will?

November 15, 2022 |Tony Maiorino, Vice President and Director – Head, RBC Family Office Services

As a young adult, having a valid Will and power of attorney may seem like something you only need to pay attention to later in life. Find out why these plans are important, whether you're 25 or 85.

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How the family office is redefining itself in the age of uncertainty

November 14, 2022 |RBC Family Office Services

Agile, growth-focused moves by family offices in the last two years have helped enterprising families grow their wealth and expand their legacy.

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2022 Fall Economic Statement: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

November 03, 2022 |RBC Family Office Services

We analyze the 2022 Fall Economic Statement and summarize the measures that may affect Canadians and their families.

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Proof Point: The housing-charged boom in Canadian net wealth is over

October 26, 2022 |Nathan Janzen and Carrie Freestone

The decline in household wealth comes at a time when Canadians are already feeling the squeeze of higher inflation and rising interest rates.

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