Insights

Middle East stress comes and goes, and could come back again. But corporate profit results and the earnings outlook tend to have a more enduring impact on U.S. stock market performance. We assess the earnings trends and future prospects.

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.

The Federal Reserve chair got the ‘family fight’ he wanted at this week’s meeting, but now might have a fight with the market. With the 30-year Treasury yield near a two-decade high, we look at where policy and yields could go from here.

RBC Economics breaks down the key vulnerabilities in the U.S. economic landscape as the second half of the year gets underway.

When you need cash fast, a securities-based loan may be more cost-effective than selling appreciated assets. A simple equation can help you weigh your options.

The technical backdrop for equity markets remains positive with healthy participation across sectors. However, a breakout by U.S. long-term rates above their 2.5-year trading ranges would risk the equity market cycle that began in Q4 2022.

Learn how 529s can be an effective tool to build a college fund for today and the future.

Unprecedented volatility has South Korean equities in the spotlight. The MSCI Korea Index surged 150 percent to its June peak before a selloff of 25 percent within a month. We explore the impetus for this and where we believe the market is heading.

Model providers and hyperscalers may not capture the significant AI-generated value many investors project. We explore how enterprises are looking to control costs, where value is accruing, and how it could affect the investment landscape.