Articles with the Tag “Economy”
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Investment Strategies: Making the Most of Lower Interest Rates
Learn how to position your investments to make the most of a lower-interest-rate environment.
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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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How a Weak Canadian Dollar Could Impact Businesses and Investors
Recovery could be slow, even if tariffs issues are settled, due to anticipated cuts to interest rates.
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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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Finding the Silver Lining: Uncovering Opportunities for Business Growth in Today’s Economy
Today’s economy presents distinct challenges for business owners. Browse our collection of articles to get tips on navigating through it with confidence.