Tracy Harris, RBC Financial Planner

In this week’s , we share recent good and bad COVID-19 developments, further thinking on exit strategies, and our updated economic growth forecasts. We also take a look at the oil market and more.

#MacroMemo - April 27 - May 1, 2020 COVID-19 effects to linger

A great read from RBC GAM's Chief Investment Officer Dan Chornous on the recent market volatility, along with his views on the recovery that will follow this extraordinary crisis. Read more:

A week of extraordinary volatility, with a look beyond A week of extraordinary volatility, with a look beyond

In this week’s , we review the latest key virus data, economic developments and our post-COVID-19 economic growth forecast. We also continue with our sector watch and briefly discuss inflation and the latest stimulus. All this and more:

#MacroMemo - April 13 - April 17, 2020 COVID-19 may be peaking

In this week’s , we review the latest COVID-19 developments, including the U.S. regional story and skepticism around Chinese data. We also share our updated forecasts for GDP and unemployment, and more.

#MacroMemo - April 6 - April 10, 2020 What’s new with COVID-19

RBC's CEO Dave McKay calls for a bold and ambitious economic plan for Canada to prepare for a post-COVID world.

Opinion: How to make Canada a more self-reliant country in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic In moments like these, it’s natural to think only about the immediate challenges, but we also need to think about the next stage of recovery, so we don’t lose that opportunity when it comes

RBC GAM remains focused on COVID-19 in this week’s . We discuss the latest figures, Italy’s stabilization and problems in the U.S. We also identify potential points of stress, estimate how high the unemployment rate could go, and further refine our economic scenarios.

#MacroMemo - March 30 - April 3, 2020 COVID-19 remains the focus

We’re providing financial help for clients impacted by COVID-19. Self-serve options for immediate relief are available now. You can defer mortgage payments, and skip a payment for loans & credit cards. For details, please visit: https://www.rbc.com/covid-19/index.html

RBC is committing $2 million to community response efforts for at-risk populations and communities, beginning with contributions to partners including Food Banks Canada, Feeding America and the WHO's Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. http://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/2020/20200318-covid-19-donations.html

RBC commits $2-million in support of COVID-19 community response efforts TORONTO, March 18, 2020 -  To support vulnerable populations and communities, RBC has committed an initial $2-million to COVID-19 community response efforts.

We remain committed to supporting you and keeping you informed: https://www.rbc.com/covid-19/index.html

COVID-19 – How RBC is helping clients We’re taking added precautions to keep our clients and employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. We also recognize that now more than ever, clients turn to us for advice and support. And we’re here to help. Our branches are open and our advisors are available to you across all of our channels...

COVID-19 outbreak shocks economy and markets - Market update from RBC Global Asset Management

Market Update – March 2020 COVID-19 outbreak shocks economy and markets

Chief Economist Eric Lascelles provides a quarterly economic update in RBC GAM’S newest podcast. Listen now for his insights on coronavirus, Canadian rail blockades, inflation and more:

Markets look beyond coronavirus: An update from Eric Lascelles Markets look beyond coronavirus: An update from Eric Lascelles

Here is commentary on the Alberta budget for 2020 from RBC Economics

Budget: AB 2020