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Debunking debt disaster

Oct 03, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Myths may be important to folklore, but they’re not helpful in finance. We look at the facts behind some of the common myths surrounding the U.S. national debt.

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The price of Fed rate cut success is steep, but not too steep

Oct 03, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has finally aggressively lowered interest rates. While a steeper yield curve reflects the market’s optimism that rate cuts will shore up the economic outlook, further steepness could be a sign the Fed will cut rates deeply, likely due to a re

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Draghi: Europe, time to press ahead

Sep 26, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

Mario Draghi recently submitted a comprehensive report addressing the EU’s loss of competitiveness. We examine the feasibility of his ambitious plan and the potential implications for portfolio positioning.

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Family offices shift outlook from caution to optimism

Sep 25, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

For family offices, a strong 2024 financial performance and optimistic outlook signal a return to normalcy after several years of economic upheaval.

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The Fed’s big bang rate cut

Sep 19, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

After biding its time, the Fed kicked off its monetary easing cycle with a strong start out of the rate cut gates. While investors may harbor concerns the Fed is getting ahead of itself, we highlight why we’re encouraged by the Fed’s proactive move.

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Economic impacts of non-economic policies

Sep 17, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The economic environment could be in for an about-face. We look at what investors should be focusing on, beyond the same old same old, in this election year.

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Harris and Trump on the issues

Sep 12, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

A gulf exists between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on policy issues. Following is an executive summary of the third article in our U.S. election series in which we address key policy differences that matter most to the economy and stock market.

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Credit where credit is due?

Sep 05, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Despite signs of a slowing economy, corporate bond issuance kicked off the month at a record pace. We look at how the market has absorbed the new debt and what factors are likely to drive bond performance ahead.

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Fed rate cuts on the horizon

Aug 30, 2024 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As U.S. rate cuts near, history shows stocks and bonds often perform well after the Fed starts easing cycles, with equities showing greater variability. Given mixed economic signals, the focus should be on quality in portfolio positioning.

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No free rein: The realities of U.S. presidential power

Aug 26, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

While the U.S. president certainly has great influence, the formal and informal checks and balances built into the government’s structure still matter, and investors shouldn’t let election noise get in the way of sound portfolio management.

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