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December 8, 2020
RBC Economics explores the forces reshaping an increasingly decentralized Canadian economy and what it will mean for consumers, businesses and policymakers in 2021.
January 22, 2021
RBC Economics shares major economic trends to look for in the week ahead.
January 12, 2021
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The second wave of virus spread and the re-imposition of containment measures put the brakes on Canadian retail sales in December.
January 15, 2021
RBC sees little that will stop activity or prices in Canadian housing market from reaching new highs in 2021.
January 13, 2021
We see little that will stop activity or prices from reaching new heights in the year ahead.
January 11, 2021
RBC Economics provides a snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered Canadian consumer spending.
January 8, 2021
Ongoing containment measures will slow Canada's recovery, while more measured restrictions and fiscal stimulus should keep the US economy growing.
January 6, 2021
2020 will easily go down as the most surprising in the history of Canada's housing market. One where a global pandemic couldn't stop Canadians' desire to own a home.
December 21, 2020
The pandemic tremendously disrupted Canada's housing market but hasn't destroyed activity as spring transactions shifted to the summer and fall.
December 17, 2020
The newly unveiled $15 billion climate plan could help Canada meet its Paris Agreement targets.