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

June 30, 2025 - RBC Wealth Management

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Municipal market insight

January 9, 2024 - RBC Wealth Management

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Wealth planning

Fixed income interest rate market monitor

August 18, 2025 - 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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Tapping the brakes on the equity rally: Q3/Q4 challenges ahead

Aug 15, 2025 | Robert Sluymer, CFA, Technical Strategist – New York |

The S&P 500 uptrend reached an all-time high, but there could be more challenges in Q3 and Q4. With market cap concentration, seasonality trends, and valuation concerns, is it time to rebalance your portfolio?

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Tech steals the Q2 earnings show

Aug 13, 2025 | Kelly Bogdanova |

There are more positive than negative aspects of the Q2 S&P 500 earnings season. But there are some nuances within the Information Technology sector data that we think call for restraint.

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Transmission framework: How tariffs will flow through the U.S. economy

Aug 08, 2025 | Frances Donald and Mike Reid |

As U.S. tariff policy continues to evolve, investors are facing more questions than answers. RBC Economics provides a roadmap on when and where tariffs will start to impact the U.S.

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Austin nonprofits honored by RBC Wealth Management, Major League Soccer and Black Players for Change

Aug 04, 2025 | RBC Wealth Management |

One of the many examples where our community values shine through is with the MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management.

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A central bank at rest tends to stay at rest

Aug 01, 2025 | Thomas Garretson, CFA |

The Federal Reserve held rates steady once again, but with the added wrinkle of a hawkish outlook—likely pushing back the timing of any rate cut even further.

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