Laurence Bensafi, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Deputy Head of Emerging Market Equities, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, highlights factors contributing to the recent rally in emerging markets, including attractive valuations, the weakening of the U.S. dollar, and opportunities in countries such as China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Korea.  (Recorded: July 10, 2025)

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Andrzej Skiba, Managing Director & Head of U.S. Fixed Income, BlueBay Fixed Income, RBC Global Asset Management Inc., discusses the movement of U.S. Treasury yields and how their trajectory is influenced by factors such as the growth outlook, inflation, and the U.S. deficit. Andrzej also outlines his team's current strategy and emphasizes the importance of staying analytical and objective when interpreting market dynamics and making investment decisions.  (Recorded: July 9, 2025)

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Scott Lysakowski discusses the improving outlook for the Canadian market after years of underperformance compared to the U.S., highlighting resilience in the face of tariffs and trade deals with less economic damage than expected. Scott also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced investment approach, using strategies such as diversification and dollar-cost averaging.  (Recorded: July 7, 2025)

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Eric Lascelles analyzes the latest U.S. jobs report, which exceeded expectations and challenges concerns about immediate economic trouble, despite signs of slight deceleration. Eric also explores the implications of tax cuts, rising fiscal debt, government spending-driven growth, and potential cross-border effects on Canadian markets, offering an optimistic yet cautious outlook.  (Recorded: July 4, 2025)

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Michael Sherman, Head, Behavioural Economics, dives into behavioural investing, emphasizing the role emotions can play during both stable periods and times of market turmoil. He also explores the impact of investor biases, and how behavioural strategies and sound financial advice can help investors manage emotional decision-making.  (Recorded: July 2, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell discusses key themes influencing markets in the second half of 2025, including ongoing geopolitical tensions, energy prices, and declining sentiment toward the U.S. dollar. Stu also notes that IPO activity and mergers and acquisitions have been notable, indicating ongoing opportunities for growth and investment despite broader market challenges.  (Recorded: June 27, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell discusses the latest in markets, noting that this relatively quiet period may present opportunities for selective investment strategies amid ongoing economic uncertainties and seasonal trends. Stu also highlights the evolving role of technology, including artificial intelligence, in enhancing investment analysis.  (Recorded: June 13, 2025)

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Sarah Riopelle explains how market volatility can be an opportunity to buy assets at lower prices rather than a reason to panic. She highlights how she increased the equity positions in the portfolios she manages during the recent April downturn. Sarah also discusses her views on stocks and bonds and the importance of managing currency risks.  (Recorded: June 11, 2025)

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Eric Lascelles examines economic trends, including the potential impact of President Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill on growth. He also explores employment data in Canada and the U.S., highlighting a rise in Canada’s unemployment rate and slightly better-than-expected U.S. job creation.  (Recorded: June 6, 2025)

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David Tron discusses the market outlook as the legal battle over tariffs unfolds and highlights possible opportunities. David also talks about AI’s growing role in companies’ decision-making, and the ongoing rotation in the S&P 500 Index as outperformance cycles into growth potential.  (Recorded: June 2, 2025)

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