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Five disruptors to the U.S. economic cycle

Nov 05, 2025 |Frances Donald, Mike Reid, and Carrie Freestone

We’re increasingly of the view that a series of disruptions are masking a very real cyclical U.S. economic slowdown underneath the surface.

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The Fed raises the bar for lower rates

Oct 30, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Despite a second consecutive rate cut, a hawkish turn from the Fed supports our view that it’s on hold until at least 2026. While that may have previously caused market turbulence, investors seem content with the idea the Fed has already done enough.

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Family offices reset following volatility in early 2025

Oct 16, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

After starting the year with market turmoil and trade concerns, ultra-high-net-worth family offices are adjusting their strategy to protect and grow their wealth.

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AI’s big leaps in 2025

Oct 06, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

AI is seldom out of the headlines in 2025, with defining developments coming one after another. We look at where AI is today and how its promise is matched against technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

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How BRICS sees the world

Oct 02, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

Amid changes in the geopolitical order, the BRICS association is attempting to chart a new course. This article explains why its members—including the Eurasian troika of China, Russia, and India—believe a new multipolar world order is inevitable.

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The numbers behind U.S. tariffs

Sep 26, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Collections from U.S. tariffs are surging. As legal uncertainty looms and costs gradually pass through, balancing resilient corporate fundamentals against policy risks remains crucial for portfolio positioning.

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Will the economy’s 2025 resilience continue?

Sep 08, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

After outpacing cautious expectations in the first half of the year, the global economy could face new challenges from trade policy uncertainty and inflation over the coming months.

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Life reimagined: The biotech revolution and longevity

Aug 27, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

There’s more to a long life than simply a long lifespan. The number of years we spend in good health, or healthspan, is key. With biotech spurring promising medical innovations, we look at how it can fit into investment portfolios.

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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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