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As the world eagerly anticipates the premiere of the new documentary on The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I am thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Jake Gold, one of the world's music mavens, Canadian Idol Judge, and the legendary manager who played a pivotal role in shaping The Hip's iconic career. Jake Gold managed The Tragically Hip during their rise to fame, offering unparalleled insights into the band's journey, their chemistry, the genius of Gord Downie, and the music that moved the world. Jake shares stories from the heart—what it was like to see the raw, untamed talent of Gord Downie and the band for the first time, how they crafted their unique sound, and the challenges they faced along the way. As we delve into their legacy and the deeply emotional moments surrounding Gord Downie's passing, Jake provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the band’s music continues to resonate across generations. Jake shares what he and others are doing to preserve their legacy, including this upcoming documentary. Mark Thomas from RBC joins me to discuss their plans with TIFF. Spoiler alert: They include RBC House, RBC Red Carpet Gallery,  Elton John: Never Too Late and Antonio Bocelli's documentary 'Because I Believe, and so much more.   The Tiff Premier is Thursday Sept 5, 2024 You can also watch it on Amazon Prime: September 20, 2024

We continue to see signs of improvement across global economies, further supporting a soft landing outcome. Senior Portfolio Manager Jeremy Richardson explores the trends shaping the positive outlook for global equity investors. Watch:

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics. The Great Rebuild—a new report from RBC Economics, looks at the five phases that led to Canada’s housing crisis: https://www.rbc.com/thegreatrebuild

Did you know that since 1950 the broad U.S. equity market has set 1,250 all-time highs along the path to its current level. That’s an average of over 16 every year. Learn more:

Canada’s housing market is not an easy fix. Solving the housing crisis will require greater collaboration between governments, industry and other stakeholders. Read "The Great Rebuild"—a new report from RBC Economics: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/the-great-rebuild-seven-ways-to-fix-canadas-housing-shortage/

What is the outlook for government bonds amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising fiscal deficits? What’s supporting the stability of developed-market currencies? RBC GAM’s Dagmara Fijalkowski and Dan Mitchell weigh in. Watch:

Canada’s housing crisis will reach even more alarming levels if not enough is done now. According to RBC Economics, if affordability remains close to where it is today, many renters won’t be able to afford rent in the future. https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/the-great-rebuild-seven-ways-to-fix-canadas-housing-shortage/

With inflation finally easing, what could anticipated interest rate cuts mean for bond yields? Explore RBC GAM's Spring 2024 Fixed Income Outlook: #GIO