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The Fed approaches a new phase of interest rate policy

Dec 19, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Markets head lower following a hawkish rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. We discuss the reasons behind the Fed’s shift and if investors really need to fear higher rates caused by stronger growth.

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U.S. productivity renaissance

Dec 12, 2024 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Higher productivity has propelled the U.S. economy ahead of its major peers in recent years, offering a blueprint for other countries and raising the stakes in the global race to harness emergent technologies such as GenAI.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook executive summary: Beyond the horizon

Dec 06, 2024 |The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee

With a second Trump administration in the U.S. eyeing an ambitious agenda and trade tensions coming to the fore, how should investors position portfolios? Our 2025 Outlook examines the issues and opportunities facing economies and markets in 2025.

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Want to make financial gifts to family or charity? Here’s how

Dec 05, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Giving a gift that doesn't fit in a box or come tied with a bow can bring great satisfaction—and long-term benefits.

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AI through an ESG lens

Dec 04, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Artificial intelligence, regulations and the energy transition are a few themes for responsible investing. Learn why these themes stand out for investors.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: United Kingdom

Dec 02, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier, Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA & Thomas McGarrity, CFA

Amid efforts to stimulate growth in the face of economic challenges, we see selective long-term opportunities in both equities and fixed income.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Europe

Dec 02, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier, Rufaro Chiriseri, CFA & Thomas McGarrity, CFA

Trade and internal tensions are likely to play key roles in 2025, as potential tariffs and political disruptions cloud the picture.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Asia Pacific

Dec 02, 2024 |Jasmine Duan, Nicholas Gwee, CFA, Kennard Ling & Shawn Sim

Asia’s equity outlook will likely depend on U.S. tariffs, China’s stimulus and Japan’s structural changes. Stable fundamentals support cautious optimism for investment-grade bonds.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

Dec 02, 2024 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Josh Nye

Despite potential headwinds, we are generally constructive on Canadian markets, though we expect less outperformance in credit.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: United States

Dec 02, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova and Thomas Garretson, CFA

A more complex equity landscape and the potential for Fed policy shifts mean investors will need to be nimble in 2025.

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