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Information is an important factor within the financial markets. But if not properly interpreted, it can be misleading or useless. We can help translate business activity and market trends into useful knowledge that you can act on. These reports reflect our most current perspective on the equity and fixed income markets.

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From builder to philanthropist: How entrepreneurial business owners can navigate wealth transitions, identity and purpose

Aug 28, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management

For many entrepreneurial business owners, the next phase involves giving—approached with the same intentionality that built their company.

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AI: Valuation signals

Aug 27, 2026 | Joseph Wu, CFA

The equity market segment more directly tied to AI has undergone a notable valuation adjustment amid sharper scrutiny of AI capex durability, monetization timelines, and disruption risks. Can the companies deliver on profitability expectations?

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U.S. fiscal policy potholes

Aug 20, 2026 | Atul Bhatia, CFA

Identifying imperfections in U.S. fiscal policy is an easy task, but it’s less clear what the adjustment process will look like. We discuss the potential path ahead for the bloated federal deficit and debt, and what it could mean for investors.

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Global Insight Monthly

GI Monthly

Global Equity: Push & Pull

A more complicated picture for the next stages of AI development and renewed  geopolitical volatility have kept equities in check recently. But if unusually energetic earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 prove achievable, more upside ahead is likely.

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