Ryan Bonimy, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities inc.

08/15/2020

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?

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.

08/06/2020

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.

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

07/31/2020

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

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.

07/25/2020

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

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.

07/18/2020

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.

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.

07/17/2020

Canada’s fiscal snapshot – massive deficit, record federal debt

As Canada enters a new debt era, RBC's Chief Economist Craig Wright shares his take on the 2020 fiscal snapshot with the 10-Minute Take podcast.

07/16/2020

Better earnings and revenue growth and profit margin expansion should materialize in 2021 as the economy recovers. Learn why this should be your focus as an investor.

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.

07/15/2020

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.

07/10/2020

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

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.

06/26/2020

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

05/12/2020

1 in 8 Canadian households struggle to feed their families – a number that is on the rise due to COVID-19. As part of our commitment to helping our communities prosper, we’ve partnered with Meals on Wheels to help ensure fresh food delivery is available to vulnerable and self-isolating individuals. We’re proud to support Meals on Wheels’ important work, now more than ever.

04/24/2020

We are pleased to announce our E-for-a-Tree campaign in partnership with Tree Canada. Between now and August 30, 2020, we will plant a tree for every household that switches to electronic documents.