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Women's unprecedented financial power is driving a fundamental shift in how wealth is created, spent and transferred. The post The transformative new female economy is here appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

UK equities face political headwinds, but sector composition offers hope. UK inflation risks remain contained. The post Global Insight 2026 Midyear Outlook: United Kingdom appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The Middle East conflict weighs on European stocks, but structural tailwinds present an opportunity. The European Central Bank is hawkish despite growth risks. The post Global Insight 2026 Midyear Outlook: Europe appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

China’s export strength masks soft demand; Japanese equities attract investor rotation. Asian credit spreads are tight, so a selective approach is required. The post Global Insight 2026 Midyear Outlook: Asia-Pacific appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The S&P/TSX climbs to record levels amid Iran tensions, tariff uncertainty. A technical recession masks encouraging signs in the Canadian economy. The post Global Insight 2026 Midyear Outlook: Canada appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

There are catalysts for the bull market in stocks to persist. Bonds face a more challenging landscape. The post Global Insight 2026 Midyear Outlook: United States appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

Geopolitical events and oil prices have upended global bond markets and central bank policy expectations this year, but we see it as just the latest tree in a forest of reasons that has steadily driven bond yields higher. The post Bond markets seeing the forest for the trees appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

Equity markets need the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the AI wave to play out as advertised. Both are plausible, neither guaranteed. The post The wall of worry obscures a plausible path to higher ground appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

Some investment opportunities are built on structural forces powerful enough to transcend the noise of today’s investment environment. We see these unstoppable megatrends as defining forces for the coming decades. The post The Unstoppables appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The Fed is often thought to have complete freedom in setting policy, but wealth effects and massive deficits constrain its flexibility more than investors may realize. The post Circumstances constrain Fed’s freedom appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

From early banking to modern retirement accounts, learn how defining moments in the U.S. economy shaped personal wealth management strategies today. The post American economic milestones: A look back at 250 years of U.S. financial history appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

As the U.S. marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed, there's no better time to consider your own version of financial freedom. The post Reflecting on America’s 250th: What financial freedom means today and how to achieve it appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The country has seen a new driver of exports, and it has not been affected by the Middle East conflict to the extent of many others. This article assesses China’s current economic performance and the equity market outlook for the remainder of 2026. The post China’s economy in a time of uncertainties appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

Emerging market (EM) equities have carried their momentum from 2025 into 2026, underpinned by tentative signs of a turning point in profitability, supportive macro themes, reasonable valuations and broadening investor participation. The post Emerging market equities: Making progress appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

While the U.S. economy shows surprising resilience, persistent inflation and a growing energy shock threaten to widen the gap across sectors. The post May monthly executive briefing: A tale of two economies appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The U.S. stock market has challenges coming from all sides yet continues to rally. At first glance the market may seem disconnected from reality. However, corporate earnings have been the great stabilizer. The post The earnings bedrock appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

AI has been all the rage, but quantum computing may be tech’s next big thing. While the timing of its commercial viability is uncertain, many governments see it as a cornerstone of long-term economic competitiveness and national security. The post Quantum computing and the next technology contest appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

Until quite recently, the AI boom had been viewed in an almost entirely positive light. But for all of the promise, fears are now growing that AI could also disrupt sectors, hurt workers and pose a risk to the economy. The post The promise and peril of AI appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

U.S. equity markets are at record levels, supported by resilient corporate earnings and investors looking past geopolitical risks in the Middle East. However, a widening gap is emerging between asset prices and underlying economic conditions. The post The delicate shift toward an efficiency-driven economy appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .

The U.S. midterm election in November is shaping up to be a referendum on Trump 2.0. We examine historical equity market performance surrounding midterm elections, and what this might be—or might not be—suggesting for this year and next. The post Midterms, the market and what matters appeared first on RBC Wealth Management .