Royal Bank of Canada Q2 Earnings: Market-Facing Units Remain In The Goldilocks Zone

Royal Bank of Canada's second quarter numbers were impressive, with 25% growth in EPS mapping to a high-teens return on equity. RY's domestic banking business benefited from higher provisioning in the year-ago period. While impaired loans continue to rise, forward-looking credit metrics hint at stabilizing asset quality. RY's market-facing segments remain in a 'goldilocks' environment, showcased by 20%-plus net income growth in the Wealth and Capital Markets units.