With political and economic turmoil in the news and the whole world asking, “Are we there yet?” about the end of interest rate hikes, it’s understandable that anyone with an eye on their money may be holding their breath. Andy Nasr, Scotia Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Officer returns this episode to explain how this has been affecting Canadian markets and maybe even find a silver lining.  

Key moments this episode:  

0:40 — Is Andy Nasr really this calm? 

1:35 — Why investors around the globe are asking, “Are we there yet?” 

2:38 — How is rising interest rates globally affecting the market? 

4:50 — What should investors do when they see rates going up? 

7:04 — Nasr’s expectation around a recession 

7:40 — What’s the likelihood of a “soft landing”? 

8:16 — How the latest developments from the war in Ukraine are affecting markets 

9:16 — How long will this market volatility last? 

9:48 — Why should investors care about what’s happening with the British Pound? 

13:54 — Are there any silver linings here?