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

February 4, 2026 - RBC Wealth Management

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Municipal market insight

January 9, 2024 - RBC Wealth Management

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Fixed income interest rate market monitor

February 23, 2026 - 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

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A mature but still intact equity bull market

Feb 26, 2026 | Robert Sluymer, CFA |

While valuations remain a headwind, U.S. equity markets remain above key technical support levels with potential for another round of sector rotation developing heading into Q2.

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What you can do to avoid tax surprises every year

Feb 23, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

Tips to help prevent an unexpected bill during tax season—and strategies to consider if you receive one.

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Tariffs: A revenue win – but not a deficit fix

Feb 19, 2026 | Kelly Bogdanova |

After a year of uncertainty, tariff rates have stabilized at lower levels than feared—and become a significant U.S. government revenue source. We assess the tariff landscape ahead of the Supreme Court’s important ruling.

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Can Europe meet the moment?

Feb 12, 2026 | Frédérique Carrier |

The euro area defied expectations in 2025, delivering growth amid a challenging environment. Yet beneath this resilience, Europe has started to redraw its economic and strategic maps.

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Trump Warshes his hands of Powell

Feb 06, 2026 | Thomas Garretson, CFA |

President Donald Trump’s campaign to get rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell culminated in the most likely outcome—simply nominating a replacement. With Kevin Warsh on track to be the next chair, we look at the potential economic and market impacts.

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