Global Insight Monthly

Global Insight Monthly cover - May 2025

Imbalancing act

Running up debts to buy foreign goods is unsustainable in the long term. Identifying the problem is simple, but we see no easy or quick escape for the U.S. from the imbalances built up over the last four decades. Read the Global Insight Monthly »

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Is the rebound for real?

May 29, 2025 |Robert Sluymer, CFA

Equity markets have bounced back smartly in Q2. Technical analysis suggests a move higher into early-to-mid-Q3, but investors should watch the U.S. dollar, and more importantly, 30-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields.

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Think you're too late for a 529 plan? Think again

May 27, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

A 529 savings plan may be an effective tool to build a tuition nest egg, even if your child is starting college soon.

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Equity market roller coaster: How is your stomach?

May 22, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

The U.S. equity market has taken investors on a bumpy roller coaster ride, leaving some of us queasy. We discuss what drove the rally, lingering risks, and the market’s potential from here.

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How tariff policy unpredictability is rippling through U.S. Treasury bonds

May 15, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

U.S. government borrowing costs on longer-maturity debt have risen more quickly than on shorter-maturity debt since so-called reciprocal tariffs were announced. We discuss what drove that reaction and why the difference is likely to persist.

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Family members with special needs: How to plan for their financial well-being

May 14, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Protecting the future of a loved one with a disability helps to make sure their needs are met, no matter what happens down the road.

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Responsible investing trends to watch in 2025

May 13, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Explore responsible investing trends to watch for in 2025, growing physical climate risks, as well as an update on EVs and their environmental sustainability.

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The Fed and its dueling dual mandate

May 09, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Questions regarding the Federal Reserve’s price stability and maximum employment mandates abound. We look at what investors should know at a time when there is a lack of clarity regarding the central bank’s next moves.

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Investing in art: What to know about turning a passion into a purposeful wealth strategy

May 08, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Fine art can be an enjoyable investment for diversified wealth management, but it comes with unique risks.

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Managing multiples: College financing strategies for more than one child

May 08, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

If you don't qualify for financial aid or needs-based grants, here are some strategies for navigating the multi-kid college crunch.

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Alternative investments are becoming more accessible to investors—here’s what to know

May 08, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Alternatives can offer diversification for an individual’s portfolio—as well as exposure to private markets—but they are complex.

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