RBC insights

The first quarter of 2024 has shown continued momentum as global equity markets now seem to be expecting a higher probability of a “soft landing” in the US which has led to underlying strength and decent earnings numbers to start the year.

Oil’s rally is fueling an intriguing opportunity. We contend the global oil sector is benefiting from improved fundamentals and exposure in equity portfolios can act as an offset to geopolitical risk.

Karl recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Crescenzi from PIMCO to discuss this unique interest rate environment. Tony is the executive vice president, market strategist and generalist portfolio manager in PIMCO's New York Office. Our team...

The U.S. central bank is an incredibly powerful institution that can exert influence on essentially any U.S. dollar-denominated asset. However, we believe the Fed is also widely misunderstood.

Lack of spending restraint offset by revenue surprise and tax hikes.

It’s been a nearly unprecedented winning streak for U.S. stocks. But in this heady atmosphere there are vulnerabilities to keep top of mind. We dig into these, and how to position portfolios to balance the risks and opportunities.

Two of the most common goals that we hear from our clients, are that they want to retire and minimize the amount of tax that they pay.

As all eyes focus on Q1 earnings results, we think the full-year earnings growth trajectory is more important. Growth rates for the Magnificent 7 and non-Mag 7 stocks are expected to converge, but some earnings risks remain.

Most major equity markets have moved to new high ground, propelled by expectations for interest rate cuts. But we are not out of the woods yet.