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Melanie Adams highlights key themes and trends in the ESG and responsible investment space, from climate risks to rising anti-ESG sentiment in the U.S. Melanie also explains the role of active stewardship in her teams’ investment approach so that companies can better navigate ESG-related risks.  (Recorded: May 3, 2024)
To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/esg-insights-exploring-emerging-trends-and-active-stewardship/detail/.
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Chief Economist Eric Lascelles explores recent developments in the economy, noting a slight deceleration in some U.S. economic data as revealed by the latest jobs reports. Eric also weighs in on how markets are managing longer-than-expected inflation, and what happens now that a recession has seemingly been avoided.  (Recorded: May 3, 2024)
To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/us-jobs-report-signs-of-a-slowing-economy/detail/.
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Stu Kedwell recaps the last few weeks in markets, noting a slight correction as investors wait out ongoing inflation. Stu also looks at the metal sector and the recent boom in copper prices.  (Recorded: May 1, 2024)
To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/the-investment-stu-inflations-final-stretch-and-upward-movement-in-metals/detail/.
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This episode, Scott Lysakowski discusses Canadian equity performance so far this year, and whether it can catch up to the current strength of U.S. markets. Scott also explains the next phase of the commodity ‘supercycle’, and how it could shape Canadian markets for the rest of the year.  (Recorded: April 12, 2024)
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This episode, Stu Kedwell discusses the latest inflation reports out of the U.S. and Canada and whether slowing is still happening. Stu also chats about the potential cutting of interest rates, its implications for markets, and explains how companies can position correctly if interest rates remain higher for longer.  (Recorded: April 11, 2024)
To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/are-we-in-the-last-mile-of-inflation/detail/.
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This episode, Eric Lascelles discusses the outlook for the economy as multiple indicators trend positively. Eric also explains that resilient economic conditions could hinder inflation easing progress, resulting in fewer central bank interest rate cuts.  (Recorded: April 5, 2024)
To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/from-recession-to-growth-shifting-the-economic-narrative/detail/.
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