Brent Patton, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

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

How would a Biden blue wave impact sectors? - RBC Wealth Management

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.

The U.S. Fed and monetary policy are on call to support the recovery - RBC Wealth Management

With Q2 earnings better than feared, what does this mean for the 2020–21 earnings outlook? And is the market’s current valuation a sticking point?

Are U.S. earnings moving in the right direction? - RBC Wealth Management Corporate and market fundamentals are moving in the right direction, along with the economy. Is this a sticking point? We discuss in our latest Global Insight Weekly.

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.

The outlook for gold prices in a volatile world - RBC Wealth Management 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.

How long will the economic recovery take? - RBC Wealth Management Eric Lascelles, RBC GAM Chief Economist, is adjusting his forecast for economic recovery in the U.S. Learn why, see how Canada compares, and how Asia, the UK and EU are proceeding on their paths to economic recovery.

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

Are preferred shares right for your portfolio? - RBC Wealth Management Several factors have pushed the average yield on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds below 2% for the first time, while premiums for those bonds have risen to previously unseen heights. Learn what factors lead to this rally.

The president is but one of many factors that impact markets. Don’t let the media’s election coverage sway investment strategy. Focus on what matters.

How much does the U.S. president influence financial markets? - RBC Wealth Management Our new weekly series, “U.S. elections & market matters” will examine the aspects of the 2020 elections that are most pertinent to financial markets, investment portfolios, and the economy. Read here.

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

Why investors shouldn’t be spooked by Q2 earnings - RBC Wealth Management The biggest earnings hit from COVID-19 shutdowns should be in Q2. Learn why the recession’s duration is expected to be shorter than the contraction that occurred during the global financial crisis.

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

How Europe is rising to the COVID-19 economic challenges - RBC Wealth Management

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

What’s driving volatility in the U.S. equity market? - RBC Wealth Management

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

Where to find opportunities in a zero interest rate world - RBC Wealth Management

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

Why are U.S. equities rallying while Main Street struggles? - RBC Wealth Management Normally, equity markets face a wall of worry—and lately, there has been a mountain of worry. Yet following the initial steep COVID-19 selloff, markets have climbed the mountain successfully. U.S. and Canadian indexes are up almost 40 percent since the March lows, and major European markets are up...