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The Living Market Podcast

IG Wealth Management

Hosted by Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management

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04:29

Trade truce brings relief for global markets

The Living Market Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management delves into the recent 90-day mutual tariff reduction deal between the U.S. and China and its immediate impact on global markets. He explains how the reduction in tariffs has provided much-needed relief, leading to a surge in equities, but also cautions that deeper issues in the trade relationship remain unresolved. Ashish discusses the potential long-term implications and why investors should maintain a balanced

26:14

Estate planning: avoiding common pitfalls

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2025/05/14

In this special edition of The Living Market, Aurèle Courcelles Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management and Dan Britton, Assistant Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management, discuss the key elements of a comprehensive estate plan and why it's crucial for Canadians. They explore the common misconceptions about estate planning, the importance of having a will and the potential pitfalls of not considering joint ownership and beneficiary designations. Dan

04:36

From drop to pop: what’s driving the market rally?

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2025/05/08

Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management, discusses the recent market turnaround and the shift in sentiment from negative to positive. He explains why this positive stance is more about technical factors and market structure, rather than improved fundamentals. Ashish also explores the potential tailwinds and underlying risks, including the impact of trade tensions on the real economy.

04:36

What’s next for Canadian investors after the election?

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2025/05/02

Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, discusses the implications of the election on the Canadian market and currency. He explores the potential impacts on trade policy, energy and resources, and fiscal measures, and explains why the election results are likely to bring more stability and less uncertainty for investors.

06:16

What’s driving the Canadian dollar’s strength?

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2025/04/25

Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management discusses the unexpected strengthening of the Canadian dollar. He explores the conflicting narratives driving this trend, from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts to the broader implications of U.S. political policies, and what it all means for investors.

05:29

When doing nothing is the smartest move

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2025/04/17

The Bank of Canada gave us no hike, no cut and no forecasts for growth or inflation, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. He says the bank’s recent decision to stand firm at 2.75% reflects a cautious “wait and see” approach in the face of global and domestic uncertainties. Philip delves into the bank's well-balanced statement, the clashing forces of economic slowdown and tariff-driven cost increases, and why staying put might be the best strategy in such a

08:12

When should we lean into volatility?

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2025/04/09

This is a very different environment compared to other historical periods of volatility, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. This one was caused by political policy, rather than a financial shock, so it should be temporary. If that’s the case, how do we know when to jump back into equities? Philip outlines three pieces of market data (including the CBOE Volatility Index, elevated one- and two-day drops in market value, and investor pessimism) that suggest that

06:51

Is this the end of U.S. exceptionalism?

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2025/04/04

For nearly 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the standout performer, but is that about to change? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the economic implications of U.S. government deficits, the rise of European fiscal spending and the recalibration of tech giants' growth narratives. Philip discusses the potential shift in global investment trends and the opportunities in commodities and Chinese equities.

06:38

We’re now in a correction: what next?

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2025/03/28

With the market officially in correction territory, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says that the big question on most investors’ lips now is: when will the market rally begin? Philip explains what defines corrections and bear markets, and discusses the statistics that market analysts use to help them predict the timing of market recoveries. While having the odds on your side is no guarantee of winning, the CBOE Volatility Index has successfully predicted most

07:28

Beyond politics: the economic effects of tariffs

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2025/03/21

IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson delves into the economic and market implications of President Trump’s trade policies. By focusing on empirical data and practical outcomes, Philip examines how tariffs have affected consumer prices, employment, the trade deficit, and international relations. Despite the intended protective measures, the data suggests that tariffs have led to higher costs for consumers, job losses in certain sectors, and increased economic

04:08

The Bank of Canada's rate cut: a response to tariffs

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2025/03/14

The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates, but not for the reasons you might think, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Governor Macklem emphasized the recent strength of the Canadian economy and labour market, making it clear that the cut was a direct response to the tariffs imposed by President Trump. Philip explores the implications of this decision and the balancing act the bank faces.

10:01

Why this madness won’t last

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2025/03/06

While the U.S.’s 25% tariffs will undoubtedly have negative impacts on both the U.S. and Canadian economies, it’s not all bad news, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. He discusses three key outcomes, including the opportunities to be had as tariff chaos knocks the markets. As Philip says, now is the time to be a hunter, not a sheep.

05:49

Navigating the Trump market: rules for resilience

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2025/02/28

In a world of constant political and market uncertainty, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, revisits the rules he developed during the global financial crisis to help investors navigate today’s volatile environment. From vanquishing fear and panic to understanding the economic landscape and keeping a long-term perspective, Philip provides practical advice to stay resilient and capitalize on opportunities. Join us as we explore how to survive a Trump attack and

04:41

Who’s buying stocks in this environment?

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2025/02/21

The markets are up probably more than anyone expected so far this year, says Ashish Utarid, IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy. In spite of ongoing threats of trade tariffs, AI and growth stocks continue to perform well, and even last year’s worst-performing stocks are bouncing back. Ashish covers the three main reasons behind the markets’ current momentum and discusses how long we can expect to see it continue.

06:03

The reasons behind gold’s recent winning streak

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2025/02/13

Gold has performed really well in recent years, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Over the last one, three and five years, it has outperformed the S&P 500 Index. With gold once more making waves, Philip examines how gold is valued (including why it’s currently worth way more than its extraction costs), the history behind gold’s correlation with the U.S. dollar and how it acts as a safe haven, especially when political change leads to economic and market

08:29

Trade tensions present opportunities as well as...

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2025/02/06

There’s been a lot of noise around trade announcements, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, and it’s easy to assume the worst. However, Philip explains how trade tensions are nothing new and that this uncertainty can bring opportunities for Canada. He discusses the likelihood of tariffs being imposed on Canada, how tariffs on China could benefit Canadian exports and why potential tariffs on Europe could be a boost for Canadian-made cars.

28:07

The changing face of retirement and how to fund it

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2025/01/29

In this special edition of the podcast, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson is joined by Aurèle Courcelles, Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG, as they discuss the essentials of retirement income. Aurèle explains how it’s important to plan your retirement paycheque in advance and how to work out how much it should be, depending on the kind of retirement you want. He also outlines all the potential sources of retirement income, and how to minimize your

07:13

The Trump noise put into perspective

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2025/01/24

Investors can get caught up in politics, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, but it’s far more important to focus on current market and economic fundamentals. He gives a breakdown of three key economic truths; a solid U.S. economy, with low unemployment and encouraging growth expectations; forecasts for improved corporate earnings and greater manufacturing; and a realistic investor sentiment that is avoiding over-confidence.

08:06

Value investing isn’t dead, it’s just been redefined

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2025/01/17

There’s a big divide within the investing community as to what value investing is and whether it’s relevant, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. However, Philip believes that valuation always matters, it just needs redefining. He explains what value investing is, why it’s underperformed recently and which metrics to use to discover value stocks with real potential.

06:47

For once, we take a less balanced approach

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2025/01/10

To begin the new year, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson decides to deviate from his usual balanced approach and go all out with his wildest and most fearless predictions for 2025. Philip offers five possible scenarios, including a Chinese equities renaissance, a boom in mergers and acquisitions, a culling of profitless tech companies and the energy consequences of a continuing surge in AI investment.

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