Jason Newman, Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management

07/11/2025

With the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic agenda winding its way through Congress, we examine what’s of key interest to markets and investors, before noting why the ultimate outcome of the bill is likely to look different.

06/26/2025

Even during volatile markets, staying invested over time has its rewards. Contact me to talk about consolidating your retirement assets at RBC Wealth Management and get a plan to help achieve your long-term goals.

05/19/2025

The Fed has often been quick to cut rates to help support the economy during slowdowns. We look at why the current combination of potential inflationary pressures and policy uncertainty may leave the Fed sidelined longer than some investors may hope.

05/08/2025

Extreme stock market corrections are difficult to endure. We answer key questions on investors’ minds, examining the unique contours of the tariff challenges and the areas of the U.S. equity market that we think can at least hold up better against the headwinds.

Extreme stock market corrections are difficult to endure. We answer key questions, examining the unique contours of the tariff challenges and the areas of the U.S. equity market that we think can at least hold up better against the headwinds.

02/13/2025

Global central banks this month have offered something for everyone from further interest rates hikes in Japan to rate cuts in Canada and Europe, while the Federal Reserve remained motionless.

12/02/2024

The IRS just unveiled changes regarding retirement contributions and deferrals for the new year. Read more about these revisions.

Starting in 2025, older workers can save even more for retirement via 401(k) catch-up contributions. Here's what investors need to know.

11/15/2024

In the latest Investor's Edge, explore things to know about the U.S. elections, essential year-end planning tips, vacation ideas, how to stay ahead of cybercrime and the New Investors’ Nook for financial tips for younger investors.
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09/23/2024

Costs of necessities such as food, gas, and housing remain far above where they were prior to 2020.

Most Americans are not in the same celebratory mood about the plummeting of inflation in the face of the high borrowing rates the Fed engineered.

09/09/2024

While the U.S. president certainly has great influence, the formal and informal checks and balances built into the government’s structure still matter, and investors shouldn’t let election noise get in the way of sound portfolio management.

09/03/2024

As U.S. rate cuts near, history shows stocks and bonds often perform well after the Fed starts easing cycles, with equities showing greater variability. Given mixed economic signals, the focus should be on quality in portfolio positioning.

08/15/2024

Four unresolved issues related to the selloff stand to hold sway over stocks. More volatility is likely, and we favor a defensive tilt in equity portfolios, focusing on high-quality shares that can better withstand further economic deterioration.

08/08/2024

As expected, the Fed held off on a rate cut this week. But as policymakers await more economic data before a likely September rate cut, the data may already be signaling the central bank is too late.