As Canadians approach the April 28 election, economic concerns are at the forefront due to a snap election called by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Rising inflation and the U.S.'s protectionist stance under President Donald Trump have heightened fears about the impact on goods prices, job stability, and cross-border trade. While inflation is a key issue, the primary focus is on the ...

The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have introduced considerable uncertainty for Canada's export-driven economy. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has cautioned that these tariffs could significantly hinder Canada's economic growth, particularly affecting the export sector. As a key trading partner of the U.S., Canada exports substantial quantities of oil, gas, automotive components, and minerals. Should th...

The Royal Bank of Canada is set to release its earnings for fiscal Q1 2025, ending January 31, on February 27. Bloomberg data shows that analysts expect RY's revenue to grow by 15.9% to C$15.61 billion, and EPS to increase by 15.8% to C$3.24. Notably, analyst forecasts for RBC have consistently leaned conservative, with the bank outperforming market expectations in all quarters of 2024.
Investors will be closely monitoring the f...