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

May 8, 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

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Think you're too late for a 529 plan? Think again

May 26, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

A 529 savings plan may be an effective tool to build a tuition nest egg, even if your child is starting college soon.

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Quantum computing and the next technology contest

May 22, 2026 | Frédérique Carrier |

AI has been all the rage, but quantum computing may be tech’s next big thing. While the timing of its commercial viability is uncertain, many governments see it as a cornerstone of long-term economic competitiveness and national security.

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The earnings bedrock

May 22, 2026 | Kelly Bogdanova |

The U.S. stock market has challenges coming from all sides yet continues to rally. At first glance the market may seem disconnected from reality. However, corporate earnings have been the great stabilizer.

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The promise and peril of AI

May 14, 2026 | Eric Lascelles |

Until quite recently, the AI boom had been viewed in an almost entirely positive light. But for all of the promise, fears are now growing that AI could also disrupt sectors, hurt workers, and pose a risk to the economy.

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The delicate shift toward an efficiency-driven economy

May 08, 2026 | Tyler Frawley, CFA |

U.S. equity markets are at record levels, supported by resilient corporate earnings and investors looking past geopolitical risks in the Middle East. However, a widening gap is emerging between asset prices and underlying economic conditions.

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