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title: "RBC says Canadian defined-benefit pension plans post 6% median return in Q2 2026"
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description: "RBC reported that Canadian defined-benefit pension plans achieved a 6% median return in Q2 2026, raising year-to-date performance to 6.4%. Global equities led gains with a 15.1% quarterly rise, driven by emerging markets and US technology sectors. Canadian equities gained 7%, supported by financials, while fixed income returned 3%. The Bank of Canada maintained its policy rate at 2.25%."
datetime: "2026-07-30T13:06:37.000Z"
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# RBC says Canadian defined-benefit pension plans post 6% median return in Q2 2026

-   RBC reported a 6% median return for Canadian defined-benefit pension plans in Q2 2026, lifting year-to-date performance to 6.4%. \* Global equities led with a 15.1% quarterly gain; emerging markets surged 26.1% in CAD, driven by Korean and Taiwanese semiconductor names. \* US equities returned 17.1% in CAD; information technology rose 34% as semiconductors and equipment jumped 52.2%. \* Canadian equities gained 7%; financials jumped 25.6% while energy fell 5% as oil prices reversed following a US-Iran military shock. \* Client fixed income returned 3% versus 2% for the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index; the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. RBC - Royal Bank of Canada published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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