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

September 10, 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

November 9, 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

Blue wave

Election reflections: The midterms and what really matters for markets

Nov 06, 2026 | Kelly Bogdanova |

The midterm elections upended American politics, but when it comes to the stock market, elections come and go. We examine the investment landscape and four factors that we believe matter more to the U.S. equity market’s performance than elections.

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rendered image of humanoid robots working in a factory

Executive summary: Robotics comes of age

Nov 05, 2026 | Frédérique Carrier |

Powerful hardware and software advances are transforming robotics. Humanoid designs and artificial intelligence could change how robots are used in many industries—and how we interact with them.

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Waiting

You can wait-and-see everything

Oct 30, 2026 | Thomas Garretson, CFA |

The Fed under Chair Kevin Warsh has offered tough talk but little follow-through. After another Fed meeting that left investors wanting and waiting, we examine the latest messaging and what it might mean, if anything, going forward.

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Middle East: Ongoing conflicts, inescapable effects

Oct 23, 2026 | Kelly Bogdanova |

While the Q3 earnings season is capturing investors’ attention, we have one eye on the Middle East crisis as we believe it is the most underappreciated risk for equity markets and the economy.

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Four ways to pass down your family home to your children

Oct 22, 2026 | RBC Wealth Management |

Key considerations for choosing how to transfer your family home to the next generation.

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