Global Insight Monthly

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A renewed Middle East conflict: How long and how great a disruption?

Oil prices threaten $100+ per barrel while S&P 500 valuations face mounting pressure. RBC Capital Markets examines conflict duration scenarios, energy market disruptions, and equity implications.

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Transmission framework: How tariffs will flow through the U.S. economy

Aug 08, 2025 |Frances Donald and Mike Reid

As U.S. tariff policy continues to evolve, investors are facing more questions than answers. RBC Economics provides a roadmap on when and where tariffs will start to impact the U.S.

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Luxury travel trends and tips for high-net-worth families

Jul 24, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Experience-based travel is increasingly popular among high-net-worth families. Learn how to prioritize travel in your wealth plan.

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A comfortable retirement starts with a personal income plan

Jun 24, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Worried about outliving your savings? Learn how annuities can provide guaranteed income and stability in your wealth plan

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Giving while living: How to start gifting assets during your lifetime

Jun 24, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Lifetime gifting can be a useful wealth transfer strategy to mitigate taxes and help heirs.

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U.S. debt: Changing facts, updating views

Jun 18, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The U.S. government’s fiscal outlook can no longer be ignored.

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Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Asia

Jun 18, 2025 |Jasmine Duan, Nicholas Gwee, CFA and Shawn Sim

We continue to be constructive on China and Japan equities, notwithstanding lingering trade risks with the U.S. In fixed income corporates, we prefer higher-quality credits.

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Global Insight 2025 Midyear Outlook: Canada

Jun 18, 2025 |Matt Altro, CFA and Luis Castillo

Elevated gold prices should continue to support the TSX, while ongoing tariff uncertainties have us tilting toward perceived less risky categories within fixed income.

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A world of opportunities?

Jun 18, 2025 |Alan Robinson

A dramatic shift in the appetite for equity and fixed income securities issued outside of North America has emerged in 2025. We examine the causes, what they mean for international stocks, and how investors may want to position portfolios.

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Fund your child’s destination wedding without derailing your retirement plans

Jun 09, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Luxury destination weddings can create lasting memories, but they also present unique planning challenges, especially when it comes to finances.

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Business exit planning: Overcoming emotional and financial roadblocks

Jun 09, 2025 |Rick Sweeney

What keeps business owners from preparing to let go of their businesses?

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