Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

January 30, 2025 |Josh Nye, Canadian Fixed Income Strategist

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.

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Client Letter | Global Insight - January 23rd 2025

January 24, 2025 |Elizabeth Arseneau
I'm pleased to share RBC Wealth Management's latest investment newsletter. Is 2025 the beginning of a small-cap renaissance? After years of small-cap underperformance relative to large-cap counterparts, the tide looks to be turning. We look at why investors...
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A playbook for how to measure a tariff shock in Canada

A playbook for how to measure a tariff shock in Canada

January 23, 2025 |Frances Donald and Nathan Janzen
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken office, and understandably, there is growing concern about what threatened American tariffs could mean for the Canadian economy. Economists have a head start this time around—it isn’t our first pass at assessing the...
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A playbook for how to measure a tariff shock in Canada

January 23, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken office, and understandably, there is growing concern about what threatened American tariffs could mean for the Canadian economy. Economists have a head start this time around—it isn’t our first pass at assessing the...
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January Newsletter 2025

January 17, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
An exclusive newsletter for our clients and friends | January 17th 2025 Private Investment Management 2025 Market Outlook and Political Influence I write this market update and outlook with the intention of hopefully answering the recurring question of...
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Bi-Weekly Client Letter - January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
Happy New Year. The stock markets closed out a strong year on a quieter note as investors began to recalibrate their expectations for future interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This shift in expectations led to a rise in government bond yields...
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Global Insight Weekly - January 9, 2025

January 10, 2025 |Beth Arseneau
In this week’s issue: U.S. equity returns in 2024: Premium performance We pinpoint five reasons why U.S. equities capped off a banner year in 2024 and why investors were willing to pay for premium valuations. We also offer thoughts on the environment...
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Homebuyers get some affordability relief but strains endure

Homebuyers get some affordability relief but strains endure

January 09, 2025 |Robert Hogue
Homeownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada. The share of income a household needs to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities has fallen nationwide to 58.4% by Q3 after reaching an all-time high of 63.8% in Q4...
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Five strategies to maximize your RRSP savings

Five strategies to maximize your RRSP savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

From contributing at the beginning of the year to setting a savings target, these tips can help you make the most of your RRSPs.

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How income splitting can create tax savings

How income splitting can create tax savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out what income splitting is, and how a prescribed rate loan strategy may be beneficial for you as part of tax planning.

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