Articles with the Tag “Economy”
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The Exchange Rate Effect: Understanding Its Role in Your Investments
Take a look at some factors impacting the Canadian dollar and potential ways to manage that currency risk in your portfolio.
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Quantitative Easing vs. Quantitative Tightening: Understanding Central Bank Strategies
Understand what quantitative tightening and quantitative easing is, why the Bank of Canada does it and what it means for you.
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Mortgage Rates Going Up or Down? What the U.S. Fed Rate Cuts Mean for You
In December, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its overnight rate by 25 basis points, marking its third consecutive rate cut. But mortgage rates in the U.S. haven’t followed suit. In fact, rates have gone up – not down – since the Fed began lowering rates in September. Why? Here we look at what really affects…
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The Canadian Economy: Analyzing Past Trends to Forecast Future Outlook
RBC economist Carrie Freestone shares her outlook for the 2025 Canadian and U.S. economies.
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Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Money Habits
How good are your money habits? Find out how to create strong financial habits that can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
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How Central Banks Shape the Economy — And Impact Your Finances
Central banks play a pivotal role in managing the economy, which means their decisions can impact your finances. Learn how central banks work—and how their decisions may affect you.
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Just the FAQs: Bear vs. Bull Markets
Summing up market conditions as “bearish” or “bullish” can be helpful shorthand, but investors should dig a little deeper to really understand what’s going on and what it means for them.
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Four things to do if your company is feeling an economic pinch
Consumers are cooling their spending according to a recent RBC Consumer Spending Tracking report, which found that Canadians are choosing to stay home and are reducing their spending on discretionary services and products.
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How to Make Your Money Work Harder in 2024
With prices rising by more than 3 per cent annually – above the Bank of Canada’s inflation target – it’s important that your money works hard in order to meet your financial goals.
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“Leaping” into 2024: Market Insights for the Year Ahead
Forecasting leap years can be a relatively easy mathematical equation; however, forecasting what will happen with investment markets is significantly more difficult.