The US at [trade] war with the world

July 19, 2018 |Rémi Laurencelle

The US has declared war on broad swaths of the important economic countries. How did we get here, what might the future hold, and what are likely outcomes?

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What happens if China stops buying US Treasuries?

July 04, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

How important is China as a buyer of US debt, and if China stops buying US debt, can other buyers step in?

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Global Insight Weekly - June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

Trade tensions heat up: What investors need to know

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Rising U.S. debt levels

June 21, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

The U.S. Federal debt has been rising over the past decade, and the market is starting to notice. What likely effect will it have on markets, and what should you be watching?

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RBC Economics: Weighing the Impact of U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Canada

June 01, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

The U.S. looks set to impose steep tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products on June 1st after Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that the temporary exemption Canada had secured would expire as scheduled.

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Global Insight Monthly - May 2018

May 07, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

Tariffs and trade wars are the nearest risks the markets face. We examine some possible (and probably) outcomes.

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Global Insight Weekly - April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

The Weekly Insight report from RBC Wealth Management this week highlights the strength of the US market's recent earnings.

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Global Insight Monthly - April 2018

April 06, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

Inflation is on the horizon. How will this affect portfolios and what should be done now to prepare?

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Global Insight Weekly - April 5th, 2018

April 05, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

The current "Global Insight Weekly" reminds us that policy can't be ignored.

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What to do when markets turn sour

April 04, 2018 |Sam McLaughlin

The world seems more uncertain now than it has in a long time. A proper plan and a long-term view can turn risk into opportunity by showing you the direction that you are trying to go and charting the course to get there.

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