Joe Daabous, RBC Mortgage Specialist

01/29/2025

Monetary Policy Report January 2025. Economic growth has ticked up in Canada, boosted by past cuts in interest rates. In the absence of new tariffs, growth is forecast to strengthen, and inflation remains close to 2%. But the threat of new tariffs is causing major uncertainty.

Economic growth has ticked up in Canada, boosted by past cuts in interest rates. In the absence of new tariffs, growth is forecast to strengthen, and inflation remains close to 2%. But the threat of new tariffs is causing major uncertainty.

01/27/2025

Canada’s housing market recovery hits a bump but expected stay on track

Interest rate cuts in Canada set the housing market on a recovery path in 2024, but there have been bumps along the way as demonstrated by activity in December.

01/06/2025

Canada’s labour market likely continued to underperform at the end of 2024

The final major data point from Statistics Canada in 2024 will be Monday’s gross domestic product release for October, which will be the last GDP print before the Bank of Canada’s Jan. 29 meeting.

01/01/2025

Wishing you a happy New Year from RBC! May 2025 be a year of joy, prosperity, and endless possibilities.

12/26/2024

Wishing you a joyous and meaningful Kwanzaa from RBC.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a light filled and happy Hanukkah from RBC.

12/25/2024

Joyful wishes for a festive holiday. Merry Christmas from RBC!

12/19/2024

With the release of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, this summary article outlines some of the tax and support measures that may affect Canadians.

12/02/2024

RBC Foundation recently announced $9.3 million in multi and single year grants as part of its ongoing commitment to creating more accessible and environmentally sustainable community spaces. These funds will help retrofit existing buildings and construct new spaces that are both sustainable and inclusive.

Funding through the RBC Foundation Community Infrastructure Fund is available to hospitals, cultural institutions, community centers, and other registered charities in Canada. For more information, visit:
https://bit.ly/3VkoFBV

Our community investment partners have the insight on what is needed to drive progress against societal and environmental challenges and opportunities. RBC, RBC Foundation and RBC Foundation USA, are proud to be making a commitment of C$2 billion in community investments by 2035.

11/25/2024

Wondering what to do with your Canadian investments once you've moved to the U.S.? Check out this blog to ensure your assets are structured and set up in the most tax-efficient manner.

Find out how to make the most of your Canadian investments when you move to the U.S.