From Doug's Desk

The World Economic Forum is always a contradiction of hope and anxiety. This year’s version felt like peak paradox.

Energy component pushed headline inflation reading higher with food price growth holding steady after slowing for 5 straight months. The BoC’s preferred core CPI measures bounced higher, although the breadth of inflationary pressures over the last three...

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...

We analyze the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and outline the tax and support measures that may impact Canadians and their families.

Fall market stuck in a low gear across Canada

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.

Dave Picton and Doug Vicic have a fireside chat about the markets and expectations for the near future.

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