Market Insights

Looking beyond the U.S.

A fragile recovery, high unemployment and household indebtedness make America a friend in need. But as a country known more for permanent interests than friends, the U.S. is being increasingly seen as a poor choice for friendship.

By Vikram Barhat |February 10, 2011

5 min read

Top execs forecast global trends

India and China have the best prospects for economic growth over the next year, according to the 461 finance and business executives from around the world who participated in a recent RBC Capital Markets survey.

By Staff |February 7, 2011

2 min read

Find yield for your clients

Market uncertainty has pushed retail investors to look for yield rather than returns, which has made fixed income investing expensive and potentially risky.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 7, 2011

7 min read

Fund managers expecting lower returns

Survey data released by RBC Dexia and Accenture shows a majority of fund managers expect their company’s return on equity to remain below pre-crisis levels, and many are placing more emphasis on cost reduction and product innovation initiatives.

By Staff |February 7, 2011

2 min read