Blog: World
This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Announcements & Government Bonds
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.
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.
This Week: Economic data, Markets factoring in rate hikes & Price of oil
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.
The Allan Small Financial Show – September 14, 2022
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.
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.
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 Allan Small Financial Show – August 31, 2022
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.
This Week: The Fed, Economic Data & Price of Oil
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.
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.
This Week: Inflation Data, Bargain Analysis & Price of Oil
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.
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 Allan Small Financial Show – August 17, 2022
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.
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.