Alex McFadden, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

If November sees a clean sweep for the Democrats, which sectors could emerge as the winners and losers?

How would a Biden blue wave impact sectors? - RBC Wealth Management

The Fed appears to be shying away from further policy action as conditions remain favorable. But it stands ready to move should action be required.

The U.S. Fed and monetary policy are on call to support the recovery - RBC Wealth Management

With Q2 earnings better than feared, what does this mean for the 2020–21 earnings outlook? And is the market’s current valuation a sticking point?

Are U.S. earnings moving in the right direction? - RBC Wealth Management Corporate and market fundamentals are moving in the right direction, along with the economy. Is this a sticking point? We discuss in our latest Global Insight Weekly.

Gold has reached new highs against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. We look at its future prospects in light of economic stimulus and macro trends.

The outlook for gold prices in a volatile world - RBC Wealth Management Gold has reached new highs against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. We look at its future prospects in light of economic stimulus and macro trends

As COVID-19 uncertainties continue, we examine revised GDP outlooks for the U.S., Canada, the EU, and China, and discuss portfolio positioning.

How long will the economic recovery take? - RBC Wealth Management Eric Lascelles, RBC GAM Chief Economist, is adjusting his forecast for economic recovery in the U.S. Learn why, see how Canada compares, and how Asia, the UK and EU are proceeding on their paths to economic recovery.

Canadian provinces and their plans to reopen schools amid COVID-19

Factbox: Canadian provinces and their plans to reopen schools amid COVID-19 Schools across Canada were shuttered in March to curb the spread of COVID-19, impacting some 5.5 million children.

U.S. fixed income markets had another milestone week as the average yield on investment-grade corporate bonds slipped below 2% for the first time on record. Learn what this means for investors. https://bitly.com/2ZZMFhC

Are preferred shares right for your portfolio? - RBC Wealth Management Several factors have pushed the average yield on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds below 2% for the first time, while premiums for those bonds have risen to previously unseen heights. Learn what factors lead to this rally.

Interest rates on investment-grade corporate debt are at historic lows, but we see value in preferred shares for fixed income portfolios.

Are preferred shares right for your portfolio? - RBC Wealth Management Several factors have pushed the average yield on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds below 2% for the first time, while premiums for those bonds have risen to previously unseen heights. Learn what factors lead to this rally.

The president is but one of many factors that impact markets. Don’t let the media’s election coverage sway investment strategy. Focus on what matters.

How much does the U.S. president influence financial markets? - RBC Wealth Management Our new weekly series, “U.S. elections & market matters” will examine the aspects of the 2020 elections that are most pertinent to financial markets, investment portfolios, and the economy. Read here.

Investors should widen their range of vision, and look at the contours of the economic recovery and how earnings estimates for 2021 shake out.

Why investors shouldn’t be spooked by Q2 earnings - RBC Wealth Management The biggest earnings hit from COVID-19 shutdowns should be in Q2. Learn why the recession’s duration is expected to be shorter than the contraction that occurred during the global financial crisis.

Three recent positive developments could prove to be a game changer for the continent, leading us to be more bullish on European equities.

How Europe is rising to the COVID-19 economic challenges - RBC Wealth Management

We examine recent volatility impacting equity markets, and look to manage investment risk against this backdrop.

What’s driving volatility in the U.S. equity market? - RBC Wealth Management

Read our latest Global Insight Weekly on what the outcome is for fixed income portfolios in this never-ending low-yield world.

Where to find opportunities in a zero interest rate world - RBC Wealth Management With the Fed’s punch bowl here to stay, and another multiyear period of low rates ahead, we look at how to position fixed income portfolios.

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Canadians are personally and financially planning to grow older. Learn why having a plan should be your top priority.

COVID-19: How to empower older Canadians with personal and financial planning - RBC Wealth Management The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Canadians are personally and financially planning to grow older. . Learn why having a plan should be your top priority.

We are pleased to share the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), at Ryerson University and RBC Wealth Management, announced a strategic partnership designed to help older Canadians effectively prepare for, navigate and implement sound personal finance, investment, and planning decisions in the wake of COVID-19 and beyond. The partnership is with RBC’s Royal Trust, which provides flexible and customized estate and trust solutions to families and businesses who wish to protect their assets and transfer their wealth for generations.

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With the Fed’s punch bowl here to stay, and another multiyear period of low rates ahead, we look at how to position fixed income portfolios.

Where to find opportunities in a zero interest rate world - RBC Wealth Management

With the Fed ramping up efforts to keep yields low, we look to go where yields remain high. Learn what this means for fixed income investments. https://bitly.com/2Y3lJLl

How Fed policy is creating opportunities in high-yield bonds - RBC Wealth Management The Fed is dusting off an obscure tool in an effort to keep Treasury yields low. What is a yield curve control program? Learn more.

Why are U.S. equities rallying while Main Street struggles?

Why are U.S. equities rallying while Main Street struggles? - RBC Wealth Management Normally, equity markets face a wall of worry—and lately, there has been a mountain of worry. Yet following the initial steep COVID-19 selloff, markets have climbed the mountain successfully. U.S. and Canadian indexes are up almost 40 percent since the March lows, and major European markets are up...

While some tempting cases can be made for value, we think it’s too soon to go big into value stocks at the expense of growth stocks.

Growth versus value investing in a COVID-19 world - RBC Wealth Management

The rally’s narrowness doesn’t negate the move, and if the bottoming process is for real we should see more inclusive participation in months ahead.

U.S. stock market rally: Lopsided leadership - RBC Wealth Management

How rekindled trade tensions impact the investment outlook

How rekindled trade tensions impact the investment outlook - RBC Wealth Management Amid turbulent markets, U.S.-China trade tensions have been brought back to the forefront. Learn why this uncertainty reinforces a cautious stance towards equities.

The Fed has pledged quantitative easing and liquidity facilities in response to COVID-19. Can its promises backstop the markets against volatility?

Understanding the Federal Reserve’s policy response to COVID-19 - RBC Wealth Management While this week’s Fed meeting lacked any of the Fed fireworks we have seen over the past two months, Fed Chair Jerome Powell again spoke forcibly, stating, “we are committed to using our full range of tools to support the economy in this challenging time, we are going to use them forcefully, pro...

The latest COVID-19 relief program will help more than a million students get through summer; engaging them in a struggling economy will remain a longer-term challenge

Student Aid: A relief program that can drive innovation, too - RBC Economics The announced relief measures for students and recent graduates, the CESB, will unlikely address the longer-term challenges ahead.

COVID-19 mass testing is becoming a reality and RBC is proud to be supporting researchers at Sinai Health and the University of Toronto with this important initiative.

Sinai Health researchers develop robotic system to survey for widespread exposure to COVID-19 The platform could offer the quickest route to answering key questions about the extent of the pandemic in Canada and potentially determine who is already immune to the novel coronavirus

To assist Nova Scotia’s communities and first responders, RBC has committed $200,000 for mental health support, with initial donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association Colchester East Hants Branch and the First Responders Fund with Wounded Warriors Canada. We stand with all of the strong and resilient people of Nova Scotia.

Economies and companies are operating in a state of business as unusual. When it comes to the earnings outlook, it’s time to throw out the playbook.

How COVID-19 is changing the earnings outlook - RBC Wealth Management

Oil market expert Michael Tran, Managing Director and Global Energy Strategist with RBC Capital Markets, joins Janet Engels, Head of the Portfolio Advisory Group – U.S. to discuss the energy shock waves impacting oil prices.

Their conversation examines whether the headwinds of demand destruction will outweigh the recent agreement to curtail supply, and the outlook with oil prices down 70%. They also highlight unique insights gained from RBC Elements that could help to identify a turn.

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We size up the bounce in global equities, but caution that this is no time to be complacent as plenty of uncertainties and risks could shake markets.

Making sense of the stock market rally - RBC Wealth Management Most equity markets have rallied substantially since Mar. 23, the day many country and global indexes hit a low point. Since then, the S&P 500 has jumped 25.1 percent, while Canada’s S&P/TSX has climbed 23.8 percent and Europe’s main benchmark has bounced 15.9 percent—all in less than a month.

This 18 minute clip discusses the importance of strategically allocating portfolios across asset classes. They share why at this time they believe it is prudent to be defensively positioned for the short-medium term, highlight where they see opportunities in the current market, and explain what the Canadian Investment Committee is focused on monitoring as markets continue to evolve in the coming weeks and months.

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How Donald Trump’s Fed became the world’s central bank

How Donald Trump's Fed became the world's central bank - The 10-Minute Take Listen to The 10-Minute Take with RBC's Global Head of FX Strategy. Elsa Lignos explains how the Fed restored temporary calm in global markets.