RBC posts record Q4 profit

Capital markets, wealth management, banking boost . Royal Bank of Canada handily beat analyst expectations as it reported record fourth-quarter results that showed rising profits across most divisions. Canada’s most valuable bank, and company, reported a profit of $5.43 billion in...

Australia economy grows 0.4% in Q3

Australia’s economy slowed unexpectedly in the September quarter as a large drag from inventories offset strength in government and business investment, which still boded well for an increase in capacity that could help cool inflation. Data from the Australian Bureau...