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Costly Covid Stimulus Loads $343 Billion onto 2020 Deficit

July 8, 2020

Finance Minister Bill Morneau's fiscal snapshot shows a $343 billion deficit. RBC Economics expects further ratings downgrades, but if spending is contained in the near-term debt should remain sustainable.

Canada’s fiscal snapshot – massive deficit, record federal debt

July 8, 2020

As Canada enters a new debt era, RBC's Chief Economist Craig Wright shares his take on the 2020 fiscal snapshot.

The Future of Food Shopping: Online Sky Rockets but the Grocery Store Endures

July 7, 2020

Sarah Davis, president of Loblaw and Nilam Ganenthiran, president of Instacart discuss the future of grocery in Canada.

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Managing Covid Outbreaks Key for the Path to Economic Recovery

July 10, 2020

Equity market rally faded amid concerns about a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. The path forward remains cloudy as restrictions continue.

Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview

July 10, 2020

RBC Economics shares major economic trends to look for in the week ahead.

Home Buyers and Sellers Play Catch-up in June

July 7, 2020

Home resales rose sharply between May and June as pent-up demand and an influx of new listings drove the increase.

Behind Ottawa’s “fiscal snapshot,” the broader picture is clear

July 6, 2020

Canadian economy is severely strained by COVID-19 and RBC Economics expecting budget deficit of $265 billion this year.

Can U.S. markets stay up while summer shutdowns expand?

July 6, 2020

Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets' Chief U.S. Economist, shares his update on the U.S. economy.