Blog: World

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.