Market commentary

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.

Periodicals

Trend & cycle roadmap

May 7, 2025 - RBC Wealth Management

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Global insight weekly

June 1, 2023 - RBC Wealth Management

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Global insight monthly

March 4, 2026 - RBC Wealth Management

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Municipal market insight

January 9, 2024 - RBC Wealth Management

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Daily market view

April 18, 2023 - RBC Wealth Management

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Market cycle quilts

October 28, 2024 - RBC Wealth Management

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Trend & cycle: The long view

October 30, 2024 - RBC Wealth Management

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Latest Insights

Alphabet

Central bank alphabet soup

Mar 20, 2026 | Thomas Garretson, CFA |

The FOMC, BoC, BoE, ECB, RBA, and BoJ held policy meetings this week amid uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis. While policymakers acknowledged that uncertainty, markets increasingly believe central banks may need to tighten policy rates.

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College funding: It’s a family affair

Mar 13, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

Financing a child’s college education doesn’t have to fall solely on parents’ shoulders. Here’s how families can work together across generations to turn a significant expense into a strategic opportunity.

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Home improvement

The Federal Reserve’s imperfect toolbox

Mar 13, 2026 | Atul Bhatia, CFA |

The U.S. central bank wields a powerful hammer with its ability to move interest rates. Despite its strength, though, we think the central bank is poorly suited to address key concerns arising from high oil prices and the rollout of AI.

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Then and now: Market reactions to military conflicts and what they mean today

Mar 06, 2026 | Kelly Bogdanova |

With the Middle East gripped in an acute crisis, it’s worth examining how prior military conflicts and significant geopolitical events impacted the U.S. stock market—and what history suggests for investors today.

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A new era of wealth transfer: Five key takeaways for securing your family legacy

Mar 04, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

Insights into giving and inheriting wealth across generations.

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