The Allan Small Financial Show

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

When the Fed talks, the market listens. This week, Jerome Powell acknowledged that while he is seeing inflation begin to fall, the battle is just beginning. There may be additional rate hikes still to come.

Let’s talk gold. Is now a good time to invest in gold? In this episode, I speak with David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO of Gold Royalty Corp.

We’re in the heart of corporate earnings season, and we’re finding out how good quality corporations are faring right now in the current economic climate.

Watch the most recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss the rise in oil prices, recession concerns and the role computer programs play in affecting markets today.

Are you a Contrarian? An iron stomach when getting into an investment everyone is bailing out of at a low is difficult. But it’s an opportunity to buy low and sell high. Like I always say, look for those good quality investment opportunities like in the tech space.

On this episode, I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy.

Paying down debt vs. investments? What to do with your money? Where I used to advise investing as much as possible due to rock bottom interest rates, now, it’s more of a 50/50. If you can pay down high interest debt and make investments, that’s the way to go. Reach out to me, and we can have a look at your situation to give you the best game plan!