In this episode, I look at the latest U.S. inflation report, which shows a slight increase to 3% in January—higher than expected. Rising energy, transportation, and shelter costs are keeping inflation elevated, and the Federal Reserve may now be hesitant to cut interest rates. Will this delay rate cuts even further?
Also in this episode:
- Canadian rental market shifts – Toronto and Vancouver rents are dropping, but could Trump’s proposed tariffs push them even lower? Some landlords are even reducing rents to keep tenants.
- New retirement podcast launch – I’m teaming up with Adam Bornn from Parallel Wealth for a new monthly podcast answering your biggest retirement questions. The first episode is live now!
- Bell Canada job cuts – Bell is offering 1,200 voluntary severance packages amid telecom industry challenges. Unifor calls it a “damaging stunt,” while Bell continues restructuring efforts.
This content was originally posted on the Beavis Wealth YouTube Channel