Canada is in Chaos! From Trump tariffs causing volatility in the markets to CAD:USD exchange rate to the fear trade pushing gold to all-time highs, investors are facing unprecedented challenges. This week we break down:

• Canadian Chaos: Lack of leadership causing all costs for Canadians to rise

• Market Volatility: How Trump’s tariffs are impacting global markets.

• Gold & Fear Trade: Why gold is hitting record highs and what it means for your portfolio.

• Healthcare Trends: Rising cancer rates, the soaring costs of GLP-1 drugs, new non-opioid pain killers and what it means for the pharmaceutical industry.

• AI Revolution: How AI and DeepSeek are reshaping industries and creating new investment opportunities + causing NVDA wild swings.

• Dividend Investing: The risks of dividend cuts, the $WBA dividend suspension, and why dividend aristocrats still matter.

• Bonds & Interest Rates: How declining rates are changing the game for fixed-income investors.

• Social Media & Dopamine: The link between irritable attitudes and our addiction to social media.

• Botox Boom: Why Botox is becoming more popular than ever.

Whether you're navigating the US market’s animal spirits, exploring dividend strategies, or trying to understand the impact of AI, this video has you covered. Don’t miss out on the insights you need to stay ahead in 2024!

Host descriptions:

Catherine Murray, a business newscaster and former Wall Street professional at Goldman, William Blair and Deutsche bank.

Dr. Melissa Hershberg, a medical practitioner with a specialized interest in preventive health, weight loss and aesthetic medicine.

Index:

0:45 – List of Topics Covered in the Episode

3:06 – Trump’s Tariffs & How Canada Could be Affected

5:48 – The State of Canada’s Dollar & Government

12:20 – Fear Trading; Why is the Price of Gold Increasing

13:37 – Non-Opioid Pain Killer has Passed FDA Standards

17:18 – GLP-1 - Why are they the Number of Users Decreasing

20:56 – What is DeepSeek – AI Race with China & the U. S.

27:56 – Bonds – Alternative to Buying Equity & How They Work

46:05 – Social Media Use – Effects on Irritability

48:00 – Dopamine Rush - Downfalls

53:25 – Calcium & Cancer Risk

58:30 – Vitamin D, Calcium & Kidney Stones – How are they Related

1:00:00 – Bonds – Why & How to Invest

1:02:00 – Dividends – How Do They Work

1:05:28 – Walgreens Dividends – What Went Wrong

1:08:30 – Botox – Can you get too Much

Disclaimer: for entertainment purposes only, please do your own research, your own homework and consult with a financial advisor for investment discussions. In addition to consulting with your Family Doctor, Physician, GP or other health care providers before making any health and beauty decisions.