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If November sees a clean sweep for the Democrats, which sectors could emerge as the winners and losers?

The pandemic has fast-tracked the transition to online retail from store-based, and market share gains may become permanent for some online companies.

Work 2.0: How tech is catalyzing the remote first workplace

President Trumps unconventional approach to trade relations has raised tensions with China. Learn why we would not expect a wholesale change in strategy if his administration is replaced in the upcoming elections.

The Fed appears to be shying away from further policy action as conditions remain favorable. But it stands ready to move should action be required.

Cornerstones of the U.S. stock market are moving in the right direction. Learn what this means for the U.S. equity market in 2021.

With Q2 earnings better than feared, what does this mean for the 202021 earnings outlook? And is the markets current valuation a sticking point?

Canadas fiscal snapshot massive deficit, record federal debt

Gold has reached new highs against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. We look at its future prospects in light of economic stimulus and macro trends.

As COVID-19 uncertainties continue, we examine revised GDP outlooks for the U.S., Canada, the EU, and China, and discuss portfolio positioning.

Interest rates on investment-grade corporate debt are at historic lows, but we see value in preferred shares for fixed income portfolios.

Interesting Podcast on the Future of Restaurants. In this new model of fast food, some entrepreneurs are excelling by pitching entirely new product lines like cocktail kits, harnessing data analytics to optimize their menus and using social media to reach new customers. As Skips CEO, Kevin Edwards, tells the latest episode of RBC Disruptors, 80% of its users haven't been to the restaurants they order from. And yet roughly half of Canadian restaurants lack a website.... https://rbc-disruptors.simplecast.com//app-to-table-how-te

The president is but one of many factors that impact markets. Dont let the medias election coverage sway investment strategy. Focus on what matters.

Investors should widen their range of vision, and look at the contours of the economic recovery and how earnings estimates for 2021 shake out.

Three recent positive developments could prove to be a game changer for the continent, leading us to be more bullish on European equities.

We examine recent volatility impacting equity markets, and look to manage investment risk against this backdrop.

With the Feds punch bowl here to stay, and another multiyear period of low rates ahead, we look at how to position fixed income portfolios.

Canadas million-plus small businesses werent ready for this pandemiceven less so for the economic recession it unleashed. Whether its restaurants or rig operators, fitness gyms or food suppliers, the bulk of small firms going into the crisis relied largely on the kind of physical contact with customers that collapsed overnight. That may be true the world over. But in Canada, small firms before the crisis also tended to be digital novices, which held many back from shifti...ng quickly to the virtual economywork-from-home, shop-from-anywhere, sell-to-everywherethats emerging in the pandemics wake. Nows the time to pivot. Thousands of entrepreneurs are using the great lockdown of 2020 to develop digital strategies that may prove to be their growth platform for years. The problem is, there arent enough of them preparing for the next normal, as roughly half of Canadas 1.2 million small businesses dont even have a commercial website. Feel free to message me if you'd like a copy of the recently published RBC Report "Small Business, Big Pivot"

Canadian City Finances Ailing from COVID-19 With most of us staying at home, cities usual revenue streamsincluding transit fares and parking feeshave all but dried up. Meanwhile, cities must maintain essential services and cover new pandemic-related costs. Click the link in the comments section to read an interesting article from RBC Economics.

Why are U.S. equities rallying while Main Street struggles?

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While some tempting cases can be made for value, we think its too soon to go big into value stocks at the expense of growth stocks.

During these difficult times, its nice to hear from a familiar voice. Heres a video from The Wealthy Barber, David Chilton.

A narrow group of stocks in a narrow group of sectors has been carrying the market, representing a meaningful share of the indexs gains. Learn what this means for diversified portfolios.

The rallys narrowness doesnt negate the move, and if the bottoming process is for real we should see more inclusive participation in months ahead.

Online wills cut costs and deliver convenience, but they arent for everyone

Can business stimulus hasten the swoosh recovery?

How rekindled trade tensions impact the investment outlook

May Day for commercial retail real estate

The Fed has pledged quantitative easing and liquidity facilities in response to COVID-19. Can its promises backstop the markets against volatility?

COVID-19 mass testing is becoming a reality and RBC is proud to be supporting researchers at Sinai Health and the University of Toronto with this important initiative.

Economies and companies are operating in a state of business as unusual. When it comes to the earnings outlook, its time to throw out the playbook.

Being aware of online scams and knowing what to look for is the key to protecting yourself against cyber criminals. Here are some cyber scams currently affecting RBC clients.

How COVID-19 is affecting investment strategies

We size up the bounce in global equities, but caution that this is no time to be complacent as plenty of uncertainties and risks could shake markets.

Here is a breakdown of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit including who is eligible and how to apply.