{"id":3435,"date":"2025-10-01T19:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/?page_id=3435"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:42:57","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-648b1458 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-experts-behind-rbc-economics\">Meet the experts behind RBC Economics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" mar-t-hlf\">The RBC Economics team is comprised of highly experienced and respected economists who specialize in analyzing macroeconomic data, identifying key trends, and delivering differentiated insights. Their expert commentary helps consumers, businesses, and investors around the globe navigate complex economic landscapes with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2709eace wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3535\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/RBC-Web-Crop-Frances.webp?resize=1536,1536 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Frances Donald<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Senior Vice President<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> &amp; Chief Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse0d239ed3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse0d239ed3\" data-dig-id=\"LP-3435-0d239ed3\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse0d239ed3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p><strong>Frances Donald<\/strong>&nbsp;is the Chief Economist at RBC and oversees a team of leading professionals, who deliver economic analyses and insights to inform RBC clients around the globe. Frances is a key expert on economic issues and is highly sought after by clients, government leaders, policy makers, and media in the U.S. and Canada.&nbsp;She provides unique insights and actionable ideas on the macro-economic environment and financial markets across North America and is recognized for her ability to effectively communicate complex economic issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frances joined RBC from another financial institution where she served as global chief economist and strategist. In this capacity, she was responsible for forecasting global macroeconomic and financial trends, analyzing the economy and capital markets for potential opportunities and risks, and serving as a thought leader both within the firm and externally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She\u2019s a frequent public speaker and regularly appears in international and Canadian media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, the Financial Post, the Globe &amp; Mail and CBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frances obtained a Bachelor of Economics from Queen\u2019s University and earned her master\u2019s degree in economics from New York University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Robert_Hogue_sq_4794.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3536\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Robert_Hogue_sq_4794.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Robert_Hogue_sq_4794.webp?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Robert_Hogue_sq_4794.webp?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Robert_Hogue_sq_4794.webp?resize=768,768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Robert Hogue<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Assistant Chief Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse76b514ee\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse76b514ee\" data-dig-id=\"LP-3435-76b514ee\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse76b514ee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>Robert Hogue is responsible for providing analysis and forecasts on the Canadian housing market and provincial economies. His publications include Housing Trends and Affordability, Provincial Outlook and provincial budget commentaries. In his functions, he is frequently called to comment on the economy both internally within RBC and externally with clients and the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert joined RBC in May 2008 after spending 15 years with another Canadian financial institution as a senior economist specializing in industrial analysis. At the outset of his career, he spent four years as an economist with Ontario Hydro, where he specialized in industrial and macroeconomic analysis. Robert holds a Master\u2019s degree in economics from Queen\u2019s University and a Bachelor\u2019s degree from Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2709eace wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Nathan_Janzen_sq_5560.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Nathan_Janzen_sq_5560.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Nathan_Janzen_sq_5560.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Nathan Janzen<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Assistant Chief Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse0870d6c9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse0870d6c9\" data-dig-id=\"LP-3435-0870d6c9\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse0870d6c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>Nathan Janzen is an Assistant Chief Economist, leading the macroeconomic analysis group. His focus is on analysis and forecasting macroeconomic developments in Canada and the United States. Nathan has been with RBC since 2008 with a focus on covering the macroeconomic outlook for Canada and the United States. He has a MA in economics from McMaster University and a BA in economics from the University of Regina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Cynthia_Leach_crop_5134.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3525\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Cynthia Leach<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Assistant Chief Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse5d9dbe35\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse5d9dbe35\" data-dig-id=\"LP-3435-5d9dbe35\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse5d9dbe35\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>Cynthia is the Assistant Chief Economist, Thought Leadership at RBC. She helps shape the narratives and research agenda for the team\u2019s structural economic and policy analysis, covering topics such as human capital, innovation, and trade. She joined the team in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, Cynthia was an executive at Finance Canada, most recently heading a team responsible for housing finance policy. Cynthia holds an M.A. Economics degree from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mob-mar-b-hlf mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/michael_Reid_headshot.PNG.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3530\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Michael Reid<\/strong><br><strong><em>Head of US Economics<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse83a5abe3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse83a5abe3\" data-dig-id=\"LP-3435-83a5abe3\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse83a5abe3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>Mike is responsible for generating RBC\u2019s U.S. economic outlook, providing commentary on macro indicators and producing written analysis around the economic backdrop. He travels frequently to meet with RBC clients to share his insights on the U.S. economy. His work has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Barron\u2019s, and MarketWatch. Mike worked as an economist for over a decade prior to joining RBC in 2022. He worked as a senior economist at Oxford Economics and before that, he worked as an economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, where he helped produce Personal Income and GDP estimates. Mike earned both his master\u2019s and bachelor\u2019s degrees in economics from Northeastern University in Boston.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2709eace wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Saranya_Arun_sq_48131.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3538\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Saranya_Arun_sq_48131.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Saranya_Arun_sq_48131.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Saranya Arun<\/strong><br><strong><em>Executive Assistant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Rachel_Battaglia_crop_5196.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3533\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Rachel Battaglia<\/strong><br><strong><em>Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Claire_Fan_sq_4864-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3524\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Claire_Fan_sq_4864-1.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Claire_Fan_sq_4864-1.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Claire Fan<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2709eace wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mob-mar-b-hlf mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Carrie_Freestone_crop_5305.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3523\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Carrie Freestone<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior U.S. Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mob-mar-b-hlf mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Rajeshni_Naidu_Ghelani_sq_4977.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3534\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Rajeshni_Naidu_Ghelani_sq_4977.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Rajeshni_Naidu_Ghelani_sq_4977.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Rajeshni Naidu-Ghelani<\/strong><br><strong><em>Director, Head of Editorial and Operations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Aiden_Smith_Edgell_sq_5249-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3522\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Aiden_Smith_Edgell_sq_5249-1.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Aiden_Smith_Edgell_sq_5249-1.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Aidan Smith-Edgell<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Research Associate<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2709eace wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/headshots_Abbey_cropped.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3526\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/headshots_Abbey_cropped.webp 298w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/headshots_Abbey_cropped.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b mob-mar-b\"><strong>Abbey Xu<\/strong><br><strong><em>Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Salim_Zanzana_sq_5045-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3537\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Salim_Zanzana_sq_5045-1.webp 300w, 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