Insights

This unique period’s headwinds are flummoxing investors. Ironically, when sentiment decidedly sours, that’s usually not the time to give up on the market.

A discussion of the outlook for inflation and its impact on the broader economy and markets, as well as an update on our recession scorecard.

Today’s peculiar challenges are well outside the scope of a normal business cycle. We size up the situation and the prospects for equities from here.

A discussion of market activity, diversification’s recent pitfalls, and how to keep a long-term view in periods of volatility.

Meet the “Market Maven.” Learn how RBC Wealth Management’s Janet Engels serves as an invaluable resource for advisors and clients in Prosper•US magazine.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck some surprisingly dovish notes this week. We look at the implications against a backdrop of economic uncertainty.

Russia’s predatory move on Ukraine is pitting energy security against energy transition. We explore this friction and its impact for investors.

RBC Global Asset Management chief economist Eric Lascelles discusses the factors behind surging inflation, and the economy’s prospects from here.

With stock markets in another funk, we discuss the overt challenges, some other risks in the background, and what this spells for the equity outlook.

Inflation, geopolitics, rate hikes, and economic challenges have produced a “growth scare.” We discuss market impacts and equity investment ideas.