Insights

Geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are driving inflation risks. We look at the potential role of fixed income in portfolio positioning.

It may be the unusually mild weather or the modest drop in fixed mortgage rates since November—or both—but Canadian house hunters have more energy this winter. Importantly, they’re landing more deals. Home resales in Canada increased for the second month...

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.

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.

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.