Blog: World
The Sunday Money Show – August 6, 2023
Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (August 6, 2023) as I discuss the U.S. & Canadian job reports, why did Fitch Ratings agency downgrade the U.S. government’s credit rating, and more.
The Allan Small Financial Show – An Interview with Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
What is the Provincial Government doing to help the people of Ontario? Watch my exclusive interview with Premier Doug Ford as we discuss the issues facing Ontarians at this time such as higher interest rates, inflation, and taxes.
This Week: Quarterly Earnings / Concerns About Valuation / Portfolio Construction
What should investors be watching over the next 5-10 business days? This week I discussed the quarterly earnings, concerns about valuation, and portfolio construction.
The Allan Small Financial Show – July 26, 2023
Watch the full show with our special guest Premier Doug Ford as we discuss the issues facing Ontarians at this time such as higher interest rates, inflation, and taxes.
The Sunday Money Show – July 23, 2023
Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (July 23, 2023) and my interview with our special guest, Premier Doug Ford! We explore some of the challenges facing Ontario and how his government is working to help people and businesses succeed!
This Week: Quarterly Earnings / Fed Speak & Macro Data / Contrarian Investing
When the Federal Reserve talks, investors should listen. What is the macro data telling them about where the interest rates could be going later this summer and into the fall?
The Allan Small Financial Show – July 12, 2023
The Central Bank is raising their rates again, which can shift the balance in a delicate economy. This can easily disrupt people’s lives as the system shows signs of cracking and mortgages skyrocket.
MoneySense – Attention, Canadian investors—the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are dominating
What should investors expect from the Magnificent 7 – Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla? Why should these stocks be part of your balanced portfolio? Read my article on MoneySense to learn more.
The Sunday Money Show – July 9, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed Canadian jobs report and how interest rates affect the job market. I also answered your questions on tech stocks and more.
CP24 – BREAKING: Bank of Canada hikes interest rates once again
Watch my interview with Phil Perkins from CP24 as I discussed the Bank of Canada raising interest rates again & how this will affect the Canadian job market & the economy.
This Week: Fed Speak / Market Valuation (Tech Sector) / Positivity amidst all this negativity
Debate is heating up: are we in a tech bubble? It’s a complex question with no clear-cut answer. But rest assured, I am here to steer your portfolio through any uncertainty.
The Allan Small Financial Show – June 28, 2023
Markets got a jolt from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s surprise announcement of two more interest rate hikes on the horizon. As always, surprises like these highlight the importance of being prepared for all market scenarios.
The Canadian Press – S&P/TSX composite edges down at market close, U.S. stock markets also drop
Read my interview with the Canadian Press as I discussed the impact of the Fed’s comments about the potential for another 2 rate hikes this year and how this affected stock market performance.
CP24 – Inflation lowest in nearly 2 years
Watch my interview with CP24’s Jamie Gutfreund as we chat about inflation.
The Sunday Money Show – June 25, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the magnificent 7 – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia & Tesla. Is it healthy for a market to move higher based on just seven names? Check out the podcast to learn more.
The Sunday Money Show – June 11, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss interest rate hikes in Canada & US, the effects of the job market on the economy, Toronto Stock Exchange forecast and more.