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 15, 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

Sheepdog

Is Kevin Warsh a sheep in wolf’s clothing?

Jul 31, 2026 | Thomas Garretson, CFA |

The Federal Reserve chair got the ‘family fight’ he wanted at this week’s meeting, but now might have a fight with the market. With the 30-year Treasury yield near a two-decade high, we look at where policy and yields could go from here.

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July Executive Briefing: Three risks facing the U.S. in the second half of 2026

Jul 31, 2026 | Frances Donald and Mike Reid, RBC Economics |

RBC Economics breaks down the key vulnerabilities in the U.S. economic landscape as the second half of the year gets underway.

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Should I sell assets or borrow against them? The math behind strategic liquidity decisions

Jul 28, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

When you need cash fast, a securities-based loan may be more cost-effective than selling appreciated assets. A simple equation can help you weigh your options.

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Equity bull cycle intact but rising long-term rates are a growing risk

Jul 24, 2026 | Robert Sluymer, CFA |

The technical backdrop for equity markets remains positive with healthy participation across sectors. However, a breakout by U.S. long-term rates above their 2.5-year trading ranges would risk the equity market cycle that began in Q4 2022.

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Saving for college: 529 plans offer flexible and tax-smart education savings

Jul 20, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

Learn how 529s can be an effective tool to build a college fund for today and the future.

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