Insights

Geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are driving inflation risks. We look at the potential role of fixed income in portfolio positioning.

Janet, Tylar, and Alan share the key questions on investors’ minds along with RBC Wealth Management’s perspectives on the forces shaping markets.

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

Despite the hard realities of mounting losses on real estate loans, we think a fair dose of hyperbole is going around. We dissect the problem before arguing the overall U.S. banking system is healthy and able to weather any volatility ahead.

We think investors willing to expand their traditional investment toolset to incorporate extra-financial factors stand to reap superior returns over time.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell tried to push back on near-term rate cut expectations, but markets shoved right back.

With the Suez and Panama Canals operating below capacity, global shipping costs are climbing. We explore the corporate highs and lows from the situation and those that may benefit and those that may lose out.

After a strong rally to end 2023, U.S. small caps gave back much of their gains. We explore whether the asset class warrants patience from investors.

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.

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