Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (March 29, 2026) as I discuss how market volatility continues due mainly to the conflict in the Middle East and how to navigate the volatility.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

What should investors be paying attention to right now?

In this episode, Allan Small breaks down the top 3 most important market trends shaping the current investment landscape. From interest rates and inflation to broader economic signals, this is a clear and practical look at what's driving markets today—and what could come next.

If you're trying to cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for your portfolio, this is a must-watch. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

What's really driving market volatility right now? Is it geopolitics, oil prices, or something deeper?

In this episode, Allan Small sits down with Ian Lee (Carleton University) to break down the real forces behind today's economic uncertainty. From the Strait of Hormuz to global energy dependency, this conversation explores why markets are reacting the way they are—and what it means for investors.

Ian explains why oil and natural gas still dominate the global economy, why the Middle East conflict matters more than headlines suggest, and how Canada could emerge as a major beneficiary in the shifting energy landscape.

If you're an investor trying to make sense of volatility, inflation, and global risk, this is a must-watch discussion. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets, and the overall economy.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Check out my latest Sunday Money Show podcast (March 15, 2026) featuring Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Management, at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. We discussed the economy and effects of the Middle East conflict on the stock market.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

How do markets react during geopolitical conflict?

In this episode of the Allan Small Financial Show, we break down the Top 3 things investors should focus on right now, including how wars impact markets, which sectors benefit, and which ones struggle.

Topics covered include: Investments that surge or fall during wartime – oil, gold, defense stocks, airlines, and tech

Economic indicators investors must watch – U.S. jobs data, CPI inflation, and Canadian employment numbers

The law of large numbers in markets – why large point drops in the Dow or S&P 500 may not be as dramatic as they seem

Understanding how geopolitical events and economic data influence markets can help investors make smarter portfolio decisions.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets, and the overall economy.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (March 1, 2026), where I discussed how the markets are affected with the latest events from the Middle East, the state of the Canadian and American economies, and how the markets performed in the month of February.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

What's really happening in Canada's auto industry right now?

In this episode, Allan Small sits down with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association (APMA), to break down:

🚗 The impact of U.S. tariffs and trade tensions 🇨🇦 Why USMCA negotiations are critical for Canada 📉 How auto production dropped from 2.3M to 1.3M vehicles ⚡ The truth about EV mandates vs carbon targets 🏭 Why Magna, Linamar, and smaller suppliers are feeling pressure 💼 The 10 million North American jobs tied to auto manufacturing 🔋 Canada's opportunity in lithium, battery chemistry & critical minerals

Flavio explains why "repatriating" the auto industry isn't realistic, how tariffs could cost automakers billions, and why reopening U.S. market access is crucial for Canadian jobs.

If you care about Canadian manufacturing, EV strategy, USMCA, or the future of the Detroit Three, this is a must-watch conversation. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

In this episode of the Allan Small Financial Show, we break down the Top 3 market-moving themes investors need to focus on right now.

1. AI disruption spreads beyond tech – Software stocks are down nearly 29%, and AI fears are now impacting financial services, commercial real estate, and even trucking. Is this temporary volatility or a structural shift?

2. NVIDIA earnings (Feb 25) – As the largest company in the world and a major S&P 500 component, NVIDIA's results could set the tone for markets. Are AI spending trends sustainable?

3. U.S. Inflation & Q4 GDP data – PCE inflation and GDP numbers could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions and move equities, the U.S. dollar, and gold.

Before making portfolio decisions, understand how AI, earnings season, and macroeconomic data are shaping market volatility.