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This Week: Fed Strategy & U.S. Inflation / Bond Yields Plunge / Stock Valuations
“This Week” with Allan Small: How will the Fed announcements continue to affect the markets? What do bond yields tell us? Which stocks make most sense to take a look at in this investment environment? Check out this segment to learn more.
The Allan Small Financial Show – March 22, 2023
Banking turmoil has been dominating the headlines for the past 2 weeks with the collapse of a few banks in the US and one major bank in Europe. Should Canadians be afraid of our banks?
The Sunday Money Show – March 19, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the Canadian & U.S. banking systems. We also answered your questions on bank valuations, technology stocks and more.
BNN Bloomberg – U.S. Fed meeting & Bank stocks
It was great chatting with Paul Bagnell this morning on BNN Bloomberg’s The Street as we discussed the upcoming U.S. Fed meeting and the possibility of another interest rate hike.
The Canadian Press – S&P/TSX composite down almost one per cent; U.S. markets mixed over bank failures
Read my interview with the Canadian Press as I discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on Canadian & US markets.
BNN Bloomberg – Markets close lower on jobs data
Watch my interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Jacqueline Hansen as we discuss the effects of central bank interest rate policy on the U.S. & Canadian economy.
This Week: Economic Data / Bond Yields / It’s all about the Macro
Bond yields are important! The stock market struggles when the rates are higher, so watch the bond yields to know how the market is doing.
The Allan Small Financial Show – March 8, 2023
A reasonable alternative to the stock market is the fixed income market. It provides a chance to invest in a more conservative way. But, remember that a bond isn’t the best route to growth.
The Sunday Money Show – March 5, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the inflation rates in Canada & the US. I also answered your questions on Canadian growth (Gross Domestic Product) and should investors expect bumpy markets throughout 2023.
CP24 – BREAKING: Bank of Canada holds key rate for first time in a year
Watch my latest interview with CP24’s Jennifer Hsiung as I discuss the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement.
CP24 – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Watch my interview with CP24’s Nick Dixon as I discuss the difference between Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
This Week: Central Banks & Inflation / Quarterly Earnings / Taking Profits
Central Banks keeping up the fight against inflation. Inflation rate is coming down, and the overnight rate is getting higher. When these rates meet, it will be good news for Canadians. This could mean the stoppage of raising rates. Where will rates settle?
The Allan Small Financial Show – February 22, 2023
Inflation is coming down! The overnight rate is getting higher. When these two rates converge, it’s good! That’s when the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve will likely stop raising rates. Stay tuned!
The Sunday Money Show – February 19, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss stock market performance and the strong job growth in January. I also discussed why the strong start to 2023, once again, shows us that you cannot time markets!
The Sunday Money Show – February 5, 2023
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why the stock market was so strong in January, higher interest rates for longer and much more regarding today’s investment environment.
The Allan Small Financial Show – An Interview with David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO of Gold Royalty Corp.
Has cryptocurrency supplanted gold as the preeminent hedge against the U.S Dollar? Perhaps not according to my guest David Garofalo. And while it may not have replaced it, cryptocurrency has certainly impacted the price of gold in the short term.