RBC insights

The pronounced meltdown in markets that has played out in April has been shocking in terms of both speed and magnitude. As everyone searches for answers, we walk through the current market backdrop and our own framework we use to navigate extreme environments...

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate again in March, this time to 2.75% from 3%.

The effective U.S. tariff rate is now at its highest level since the 1940s after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4. A new order was also signed for China, increasing tariffs to...

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...

In a world where volatility is surging, markets are falling, and uncertainty reigns as a result of tariff-induced angst, we take a look at the current investing backdrop, what's changed and what hasn't, and where we now see opportunities going forward...

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

In our annual look at the markets going into the year ahead, we find ourselves in a world where there are a lot of good reasons to stay invested, but also a world where a lot of people already know all these reasons and are watching evermore intently...