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Eric Lascelles shares his thoughts on a flurry of economic developments, including U.S. job numbers, inflation trends and central bank rate cuts. Eric also discusses his outlook for both the Canadian and U.S. economies in 2026. (Recorded: December 18, 2025)

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Eric Lascelles discusses Canada’s unexpected job growth and a decline in unemployment despite conflicting signals about labour force participation and broader economic health. Eric also examines AI’s dual role in enhancing productivity and disrupting employment, and shares a positive economic outlook for 2026.  (Recorded: December 15, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell discusses the resilience of Canadian bank earnings, driven by stable credit provisions, improving net interest margins and strong performance in capital markets and wealth management. Stu also identifies key forces that could boost Canada’s economic growth in 2026, including large-scale infrastructure projects, strategic trade agreements, and renewed capital expenditure in the energy sector.  (Recorded: December 11, 2025)

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Marcello Montanari and Rob Cavallo discuss key trends shaping the 2026 outlook, including rising AI skepticism, Google’s AI resurgence through innovations like Gemini 3.0. They highlight healthcare’s role as a defensive hedge against AI-driven market volatility, and express long-term optimism for the tech sector, citing growing demand for capacity and infrastructure buildouts.  (Recorded: December 10, 2025)

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Laurence Bensafi, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Deputy Head of Emerging Market Equities, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, discusses key factors driving emerging markets’ shift from underperformance to outperformance. Laurence also highlights growth opportunities in Taiwan, South Korea, China, Mexico, and India, and emphasizes diversification, due diligence, and on-the-ground research to navigate risks and identify high-quality investments.  (Recorded: December 8, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell discusses his recent appointment to Global Chief Investment Officer and the legacy of current CIO Dan Chornous. He also breaks down the three critical factors fueling the recent uptick in market volatility: evolving interest rate expectations, weaker-than-expected U.S. consumer data, and the surge in capital investment for data centres,  particularly as tech giants begin borrowing to fund their expansion.  (Recorded: November 24, 2025)

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Scott Lysakowski discusses the positive performance of the TSX/S&P Index despite global uncertainties, including the impact of AI and surging gold prices. He explores the unique composition of the Canadian equity market, highlighting the strength of financials and the resilience of energy stocks despite weak oil prices. (Recorded: November 24, 2025)

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Siguo Chen, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, analyzes evolving U.S.-China trade tensions and their market impact. Siguo also explores China's economic landscape, addressing deflationary pressures and highlights opportunities for Canadian investors seeking diversification in Asian markets.  (Recorded: November 7, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell explores recent AI-driven enthusiasm in markets and its potential impact on future economic growth. Stu also discusses mixed earnings reports from big tech companies, and the bond market’s reactions to interest rate cuts.  (Recorded: October 30, 2025)

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Stu Kedwell explores recent AI-driven enthusiasm in markets and its potential impact on future economic growth. Stu also discusses mixed earnings reports from big tech companies, and the bond market’s reactions to interest rate cuts.  (Recorded: October 29, 2025)

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