Insights

Retail sales ticked up in November in the midst of the holiday shopping period. Even after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales (excluding autos) were tracking an increase relative to October. Clothing stores and gasoline were responsible for the...

The most striking trend that emerged in recent months has been the return of sellers to the housing market. September was a case in point where new listings increased sequentially in all major markets (for which early reports from local real estate boards...

RBC Economics provides a monthly analysis of the key indicators on price trends in the United States.

As valuations have become compelling, is now the time for investors to add bank exposure to portfolios?

Our Midyear Outlook argues for patience while financial markets work through persistent challenges.

With a paint-by-numbers policy decision, the Fed missed an opportunity to express itself more freely. And the market reaction this week reflects that.

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.