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The Fed waits, but is it too late?

Aug 02, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

As expected, the Fed held off on a rate cut this week. But as policymakers await more economic data before a likely September rate cut, the data may already be signaling the central bank is too late.

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Video – GenAI: The next frontier of artificial intelligence and innovation

Aug 01, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

RBC’s AI software analyst enthusiastically talks about how GenAI has leapfrogged traditional AI tools and tells us what excites him about the technology today and its future potential.

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Tips for helping your children buy a home without impacting your retirement

Jul 29, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

No matter how much help you end up providing your children or grandchildren, it's important it doesn't come at the cost of your retirement planning.

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What dueling data and the Fed’s dual mandate mean for interest rate cuts

Jul 25, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Relative comfort on inflation should allow the Fed to shift its focus to the goal of full employment. But with labor market data pointing in different directions, we sift through the mixed messages and the impact on the Fed’s rate cut plans.

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Exploring fine wine as an investment

Jul 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Investing in fine wine may be an idea you’re exploring. Learn more about factors to consider in the current Investor’s Edge newsletter.

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Are you prepared for the sunsetting tax laws?

Jul 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Are you prepared for the sunsetting tax laws? Read the full article on changing provisions to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new issue of Investor’s Edge.

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AI is no match for the human connection

Jul 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no match for the human connection in wealth management. Read more in the current issue of Investor’s Edge.

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Meeting the needs of family businesses

Jul 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Because your business may be your largest investment, financial guidance is recommended through all stages. Read the Investor’s Edge article on meeting the needs of family businesses.

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Inside the S&P 500: Time to pass the baton?

Jul 18, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

While mega-cap tech stocks have dominated U.S. equity performance so far this year, recently the rest of the market has been trying to take the baton. We discuss the main factors needed to make a clean handoff.

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Water: A key investable theme of 2024

Jul 15, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

How does water fit into an investment portfolio? Learn why this key theme continues to stand out for investors.

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