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The Fleeting Footprint of War on Markets

June 27, 2025 |Robin Gullason
In case investors didn’t have enough on their plates, a recent escalation of Middle East hostilities has added another dimension to markets. As we have seen many times in the past the impact on markets has been short lived, and in this case, nearly imperceptible...
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Another round of the Fed’s waiting game

Another round of the Fed’s waiting game

June 23, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Inflation remains calm in 2025, but tariff-related price hike concerns have kept the Fed sidelined. We look at the Fed’s commentary, the impact of market forces and political pressure on yields, and the probability of rate cuts before year’s end.

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Canadian dollar strength a headwind but also a blessing

June 20, 2025 |Robin Gullason
Against the odds (and the media’s advice) the Canadian dollar has rallied in 2025. This move higher has made us all wealthier on the global stage as our currency appreciates versus the U.S. dollar. While the 4.5% gains seen thus far is a dramatic year...
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U.S. debt: Changing facts, updating views

U.S. debt: Changing facts, updating views

June 19, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The U.S. government’s fiscal outlook can no longer be ignored.

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A world of opportunities?

A world of opportunities?

June 19, 2025 |Alan Robinson

A dramatic shift in the appetite for equity and fixed income securities issued outside of North America has emerged in 2025. We examine the causes, what they mean for international stocks, and how investors may want to position portfolios.

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Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Canada

Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Canada

June 19, 2025 |Matt Altro, CFA and Luis Castillo

Elevated gold prices should continue to support the TSX, while ongoing tariff uncertainties have us tilting toward perceived less risky categories within fixed income.

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What Does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Mean for Investors?

June 13, 2025 |Robin Gullason
With progress on tariffs continuing, the Trump administration’s promised pivot to tax cuts has begun. This brings us to what they are calling the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which combines tax cuts with all sorts of unrelated legislation. Markets typically...
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Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

June 09, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Who will care for you if you can’t? David Chilton explains why it’s important to have powers of attorney, especially at his age.

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“Big and beautiful” or not?

“Big and beautiful” or not?

June 06, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

With the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic agenda winding its way through Congress, we examine what’s of key interest to markets and investors, before noting why the ultimate outcome of the bill is likely to look different.

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Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

Critical Capital: How Canada can tap foreign investment for its mineral riches

June 04, 2025 |RBC Thought Leadership
Key Points More than 100 mineral projects, valued at $107 billion, are at various stages of development in Canada over the next ten years. Unlocking that potential requires diversified capital flow, both domestic and foreign, for Canada to emerge as a...
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