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BNN Bloomberg – Current Investment Environment
Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Paige Ellis as I discuss Keystone pipeline shutdown, the Fed and the current investment environment.
The Sunday Money Show – November 27, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more.
The Canadian Press – S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points, U.S. markets also up
Read my interview with the Canadian Press as I discuss central banks, market volatility, and whether the economy will go into recession for the first half of next year.
The Sunday Money Show – November 13, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why investors should ignore the noise regarding stock markets and how they should view recent gains. We also answered your questions about interest rate hikes, and more.
The Canadian Press – North American markets up on strong jobs numbers in Canada, U.S.
Read my interview with Canadian Press as I discuss the North American stock market performance and its impact on businesses and economy.
MoneySense – Does TINA still apply for the stock market?
Rising interest rates have started to make bonds and GICs look more attractive. Does TINA – there is no alternative to investing in the markets – still hold up? Learn more in my latest MoneySense article.
BNN Bloomberg – Corporate Earnings
Watch my latest interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Paul Bagnell where we discussed the impact of the Fed’s interest rate decision, corporate earnings, and the effect of the upcoming mid term election in the US on the markets.
The Sunday Money Show – October 30, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest stock market performance and how the North American stock markets have been in a trading range since June 30th. We also answered your questions about interest rates, recent market volatility and more.
The Sunday Money Show – October 16, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest inflation data. We also answered your questions regarding corporate earnings, Nasdaq hitting two year low, The Allan Small Difference and more.
BNN Bloomberg – U.S. CPI Data
Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Andrew Bell as I discuss interest rate hikes, Canadian markets, and price of oil.
Reuters – TSX & Canadian Economy
Read my interviews with Reuters as I discuss Toronto Stock Exchange, Canadian economy, interest rates and more.
The Sunday Money Show – October 2, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how the rise in bond rates is affecting the stock market. We also answered your questions regarding corporate announcements, government bonds, US dollar vs. Canadian dollar and more.
The Sunday Money Show – September 18, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the interest rate hikes in the U.S. & Canada. We also answered your questions regarding the latest inflation data, bond yields and more.
BNN Bloomberg – U.S. CPI Data Expectations
Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Paul Bagnell as I discuss the recent weakness in U.S. dollar, central banks and oil prices.
The Sunday Money Show – September 4, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech and its impact on the markets. We also answered your questions regarding interest rate hikes and more.
The Canadian Press – Stock market sell-off continues amid recession fears, slumping commodity prices
Read my latest interview with The Canadian Press as I discuss the recent performance on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The Sunday Money Show – August 21, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss central bank action & inflation. Have we reached peak inflation? Will inflation continue to drop? We also answered your questions regarding oil prices, market volatility and more.
The Canadian Press – S&P/TSX composite slumps, U.S. stock markets also retreat in broad-based decline
Read my latest interview with The Canadian Press as I discuss the importance of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting on Friday and why investors expect higher interest rates to come in September.
BNN Bloomberg – Market action will be all about the U.S. Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting this week
Is it all about the Fed this week? Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Andrew Bell as I discuss if investing in GICs is a good idea, Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech and what investors need to consider.
The Sunday Money Show – August 7, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. and Canada’s recent gross domestic product (GDP) and what investors learn from the data. We also answered your questions on the Federal Reserve’s comments on rate hikes and why they are important.
Welcome to the Allan Small Financial Show
Are the markets going to go lower? Am I going to lose all my money? Are we headed into recession? These are just some of the questions I’m hearing from investors. It’s not surprising given all the market volatility we’re experiencing and the mixed messages we’re seeing in the media.
The Sunday Money Show – July 24, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the effects of rising interest rates are having on the markets. We also answered your questions on the latest quarterly earnings, potential rate cuts in 2023, and more.
BNN Bloomberg – Recession-proofing your portfolio
Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Jacqueline Hansen as I discuss investment ideas for this current market environment.
MoneySense – How to stay invested and pick up good quality companies—on the cheap
Markets in 2022 had the worst first-half performance in 50 years. Top-quality companies are heavily discounted & create opportunities to upgrade the quality of your portfolio. Learn how take advantage of this in my latest MoneySense article.