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Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss the Canadian banks and if they are a good investment at this time. I also spoke about whether the market rally will continue to build in December and much more.

On this episode, I discussed the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more.

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In an increasingly volatile stock market, Managing Director and Head of iShares Canada Helen Hayes shares three fundamental concepts that could help your portfolio have an excellent ending to the year.

Re-examining your own portfolio: Have a good quality investment that isn’t quite posting the results you’re looking for? Tune in to find out why cutting bait and running may not be the right decision for you.

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show with our guest Helen Hayes. On this episode we discussed ETFs in this era of volatility and inflation.

Inflation has dropped to 6.9% in Canada and 8% in the United States, but Central banks are fairly consistent that this reduction in inflation rate can be tied back to lower oil prices. Watching the direction of future interest rates could provide incredibly useful information for navigating the stock market.

Is the ‘cure’ by central banks worse than the ‘disease’ when fighting inflation? Pattie Lovett-Reid and I talked about investor fear and anxiety as central banks wrestle with inflation. What can investors do in a situation when they sometimes feel they can’t control what’s happening?

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss whether the October rally will continue, recent market volatility, and how the market this week was trading almost exactly where it was on June 30th, 2022.

What is most affecting small businesses? Inflation and interest? Labour? Something else? Learn more.

The NASDAQ: It’s the lowest it’s been in 2 years! Technology stocks are important because some have sold off 60%+ from their 52 week highs. If you have a time horizon of 12-24 months or longer, this may be an opportunity for you.

What is the state of small business today? Dan Kelly joined our show to discuss the biggest challenges for small businesses – inflation, rising interest rates & labor shortages.

How can people navigate the current economic landscape of rising interest rates and inflation? Pattie-Lovett Reid joined our show to discuss why the market has fallen so much and more.

What is the economic data the Fed is focused on? What are CEOs saying about their business outlook and hiring? Why are markets paying attention to U.S. government bonds? Get the answers here.

What does the latest inflation data mean for the economy and the stock market? Are we starting to make higher lows? Are those peaks and valleys getting less extreme? Get the answers here.

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss whether central bank efforts to combat inflation will lead to a soft or hard landing. We also discussed recent market volatility and how investors are reacting to the uncertainty.

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, recent quarterly earnings take-aways and whether TINA (There Is No Alternative, to the stock market) still applies.

Is the Bank of Canada getting closer to the end of their rising interest rate cycle? There’s a meeting coming up next week. Watch for this! How will they react to the latest inflationary data? How will this affect interest rates moving forward to the end of the year? Get the answers here.

Have we reached a peak inflation? How many bargains remain in the stock market? Could higher oil prices have increased inflation by as much as 50%? Get the answers here.

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss whether GICs and bonds are now an option for investors, resurgence in technology stocks & more.

What is causing the current market volatility? Jonathan Chevreau joined our show to discuss how rising interest rates continue to affect investors and the stock market.

Was the Fed’s commentary as important as the rate hike itself? What are the latest corporate earnings telling investors? What economic data should investors be focused on this week? Get the answers here.

Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show with our guest Jonathan Chevreau. On this episode we discussed reasons for market volatility, potential rate cuts in 2023, how to find a sound investment advisor & more.

How is Inflation impacting central banks? Why are bond rates and GDP important to watch at this time? Why are oil prices slipping lately? Get the answers here.

How can investors take advantage of the tough start to the markets? Are there some great bargains for investors to buy into while further strengthening their portfolio? Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show.

Welcome to the launch episode of the Allan Small Financial Show, a live digital show. Every two weeks, at noon on Wednesday, we will touch on what’s happening in the markets and discuss things we think you might want to consider for the weeks ahead. At the end of each show, we take live questions from the audience on financial matters.

How & why is the Fed’s 75 basis point rate hike affecting investors? How are corporations reacting? What 2 steps should worried investors consider? Get the answers here.

What does China’s reopening progress after lockdowns mean for investors? Is good news being ignored by the markets? What’s a bear market rally & are they important? Get the answers here.

What should investors be watching for the Fed to say regarding rate hikes? What are corporations saying about the next few quarters? How do you determine which stocks are the bargains? Get the answers here.

Why did markets cringe when 10-year U.S. gov’t bond rate went over 3%? Are markets overlooking recent corporate earnings? Is this a good time to invest in the markets? Get the answers here.

How are investors responding to potentially rapid U.S. Fed rate hikes? Will the economy hold up with rising rates? What are initial corporate earnings results showing? Get the answers here.

What do rising 10-year gov’t bonds mean for investors? What to expect as corporate earnings get under way? Follow the money – where will investors focus next? Get the answers here.

How might stock markets react if the Russia/Ukraine situation is resolved? What are the implications of faster rate hikes? Why is contrarian investing a good strategy in today’s markets? Get the answers here.

What does history say about geopolitical events, such as Ukraine situation, and the markets? What should investors look for in this week’s Fed meeting? When could oil prices fall? Get the answers here.

How has the Ukraine situation impacted the markets and investors? How will markets react to U.S. Fed quarter-point or more rate increase? Are Canadian banks a good investment? Get the answers here.

In recent sell-offs, are individual investors really selling out of their positions? Should investors buy the dips if interest rates rise? Good time to invest in energy with oil over $90/barrel? Get the answers here.