The Beavis Wealth Podcast

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In this episode, I look at the growing crisis in commercial real estate—from record-high office vacancies to a looming $1.2 trillion debt wall—and why this could ripple through banks, pension funds, and the broader economy.

Also in this episode:

🏢 Brookfield delays an $885M loan payment, signaling distress in even top-tier buildings.🏦 Regional banks face rising CRE exposure, with delinquency rates hitting 10.28%.📉 Canada mirrors the U.S., with Toronto and Calgary vacancy rates soaring.🇨🇦 The Bank of Canada warns CRE is a top financial system threat.

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In this episode, I look at how a failed U.S. bond auction unexpectedly triggered a market sell-off. I break down what happened, why it matters, and how ballooning debt in both the U.S. and Canada could be setting us up for a much bigger reckoning.

Also in this episode:

📉 Markets tank after Treasury yields spike during a disastrous 20-year bond auction.🇨🇦 Canada's rising debt and aging population put fiscal policy under pressure.📊 Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit outlook amid mounting debt concerns.💬 Trump’s tax bill adds trillions to the deficit, spooking investors.💸 Interest on national debt is crowding out critical spending priorities.⚠️ Economists warn both countries are not on a sustainable fiscal path.👥 Generational accounting shows future Canadians will pay more, get less.🧮 CD Howe Institute calls for urgent fiscal reforms in Canada.

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Today we'll ask each other random questions regarding money, investing, finance & life.

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In this episode, I break down Canada's latest inflation report—headline inflation fell to 1.7%, but core indicators tell a very different story. I explore what’s really happening beneath the surface and what it means for interest rates.

Also in this episode:

📉 G7 finance ministers meet in Banff to tackle rising trade tensions, with the U.S. pushing for tougher action on China and Canada advocating trade diversification.

🛠️ Home Depot posts strong earnings and holds prices steady despite tariff threats, unlike Walmart, which warns of rising costs.

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In this episode, I review the latest U.S. inflation report, which shows the annual rate dropped to 2.3%—a four-year low. But while energy prices fell sharply, core inflation remains sticky, and shelter costs are still elevated.

Also in this episode:

📉 Retail sales slowed in April, rising just 0.1%, with key consumer segments pulling back despite resilient dining and home improvement spending.🧾 The “control group” of retail sales, used to estimate GDP, turned negative—which raises concerns about broader economic weakness.🏡 Core inflation remains stuck at 2.8%, with housing costs keeping overall inflation higher than the Fed would like.📊 Walmart warns of rising prices due to new tariffs, affecting everything from toys to groceries.

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In this episode, I look at why one-third of Canadians say saving for a down payment is their biggest barrier to homeownership, and how rising costs are squeezing financial stability across the board.

Also in this episode:

🏢 Toronto’s condo market is overflowing with investor-grade units no one wants, leading to falling prices and a growing number of failed deals.

📉 Canada’s trade deficit shrinks — not due to growth, but because of falling imports triggered by retaliatory tariffs and shifting consumer sentiment.

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In this episode, I look at a new poll revealing that 71% of Americans view the economy as “poor.” I explore what’s behind the gloomy sentiment, including inflation, personal finances, and politics—and what this could mean for the future.

Also in this episode:📈 The Fed resists political pressure to cut rates, signaling caution over inflation and Trump’s tariff policies.🧓 Warren Buffett announces retirement, which raises questions about Berkshire Hathaway’s future under Greg Abel.

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