The Allan Small Financial Show - February 5, 2025

In this episode of The Allan Small Financial Show, we tackle the latest market volatility and economic uncertainty caused by looming tariffs between Canada, the U.S., and other global players. Allan Small breaks down what tariffs mean for your investments, why they matter, and how recent postponements could shape the market.

Joining Allan is Jeff Rubin, former Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets and best-selling author of A Map of the New Normal. They discuss the long-term impact of tariffs, inflation, and shifting global trade dynamics on the Canadian and U.S. economies. Jeff shares his expert take on whether Canada can weather a potential trade war and how interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada are influencing the Canadian dollar.

In this episode:

• The real impact of postponed tariffs on Canadian goods
• How central banks are moving in different directions and what that means for investors
• Jeff Rubin's insights on the "new normal" in global trade and inflation
• Key investment strategies in volatile markets
• How January's surprising market performance defied negative sentiment

Plus, Allan answers listener questions on navigating unpredictability in the markets and shares his top three investment tips for the coming weeks.

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