Horses racing

Central banks are off to the races

Mar 21, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

While the Fed’s meeting didn’t deliver much that was new, it at least eased concerns that rate cuts could be delayed. Other central banks grabbed the spotlight, with potentially significant ramifications.

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The importance of focusing on time horizon

Mar 14, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Too often, we find investors focusing on what the press puts before them instead of concentrating on issues relevant to their goals. We explain why investment time horizon should be a key focus of portfolio thinking.

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Kelly Bogdanova and Tylar Lunke

2024 presidential election update: Key things to know about U.S. elections & the market

Mar 12, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova and Tylar Lunke

What can we learn about returns from past elections? What campaign issues are the markets watching? What current factors are bigger drivers of stock prices than the election?

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Microchip

Is the U.S. equity market getting bubbly again?

Mar 08, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

A growing chorus on Wall Street is warning an AI-led bubble may be forming. While a near-term pullback can’t be ruled out, we argue this is not Tech Bubble 2.0.

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As women age with longevity on their side, the financial future is female

Mar 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

They’re the chief advisors to four generations, and their economic influence can no longer be overlooked.

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Key things to know about U.S. elections

Mar 07, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

As presidential elections have become more contentious, perceptions have risen that the stock market’s fate can hang in the balance depending on who wins. There are four principles investors should keep in mind.

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A worldwide wave of elections

Mar 06, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

2024 marks a case of rare planetary alignment, with close to half the world’s population heading to the polls. While the brightest spotlight will fall on the U.S. election, we focus on elections beyond the U.S. and why they matter to investors.

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Four strategies to prepare your portfolio for market volatility

Feb 15, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Formulating a plan with the guidance of a financial advisor can help keep investors on track through the ups and downs of the markets.

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Incorporating transition and carbon investing into your portfolio

Jan 16, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The sector of transition investing is rapidly growing. Businesses working to transition to net zero are preparing and adapting for future policy, legal and regulatory regimes, evolving consumer preferences, new technologies, etc.

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Studying college tuition costs

Jan 16, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Even with college tuition inflation slowing in recent years, college education costs continue to be a big-ticket item.

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