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Business leaders and investors are frustrated that the Bank of Canada didn’t cut rates... but here’s the twist: food inflation just hit a 50-year high.

Lowering rates now could be economic suicide.

Here’s what’s really going on behind the headlines. The middle class cannot afford higher costs for food, as it becomes clear Canada has not beaten inflation. 📉🥫🔥

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Gold isn’t driven by balance sheets or earnings—it’s powered by emotion. Unlike stocks or real estate, gold can’t be measured by traditional metrics. The U.S. dollar is getting crushed as the US comes under increasing pressure, while gold soars to new highs.

Its value fluctuates on supply, demand, and fear. This clip breaks down why gold remains such a volatile and emotional asset, and why people run to it in times like these, when uncertainty hits.

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The gold-to-oil ratio just hit its second-highest level in history, potentially signalling a major opportunity. In this short, Tavi Costa breaks down why he is turning structurally bullish on oil, drawing parallels to the inflation-driven booms of the 1970s.

Could oil be the sleeper trade of this cycle so far?

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Canada may be at a breaking point — and the upcoming election could change everything.

In this episode, Aaron Hoddinott sits down with political analyst Spencer Fernando to unpack what’s really at stake.

From Trump’s tariffs to energy policy, a growing brain drain, and pitiful productivity gains, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal how deep the challenges run for Canadians— and what it’ll take to turn the ship around.

Aaron and Spencer break down:
✅ Can Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre actually fix Canada’s economy?
✅ Why national unity is now a real concern
✅ The energy crisis no one is prepared for
✅ How Trump’s trade threats could hammer Canadian industries
✅ Why entrepreneurs and capital are leaving — and how to win them back

If you're worried about where Canada is headed — and what it means for your career, investments, or standard of living — don’t miss this.
About Spencer Fernando

Spencer Fernando provides independent, forward-looking analysis of Canada’s role in a shifting world. With experience in policy analysis and political strategy, Spencer helps readers gain a deeper insight into Canadian national defence, foreign affairs, and geopolitical risk—areas often overlooked or misinterpreted by mainstream coverage.

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🧠 Insightful. Honest. Unfiltered.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - The Challenges Facing Canada's Economy
02:10 - Introducing Spencer Fernando -- Leading Canadian Political Commentator
02:55 - Canadian Election Update: Strained US Relationship Dominates Campaign
04:33 - Should We Believe the Polls With Less than Two Weeks Out?
07:48 - Canadians Seeking Calm, Smart Leader in Mark Carney
08:50 - Will Carney or Poilievre Embrace Natural Resources and Unite the Country?
13:21 - Bill C-69 and How Hard it is to Build A Pipeline in Canada
15:47 - Why Older Voters are Leaning Liberal and Younger Voters are Leaning Conservative
17:45 - Affordability and Trump Top Issues Heading into Election
21:11 - Will Carney Bring Back the Carbon Tax?
22:53 - Why is Canada Less Competitive and Productive?
25:06 - 1 in 5 Canadians Working for the Government?!
27:42 - The Conservatives' Big Problem
28:38 - Why Entrepreneurs are Leaving Canada
32:02 - Canada's Chance to Reframe Itself as Pro-Business
34:05 - Can Pierre Poilievre Win?
34:49 - Why Canada Needs to Run a Budget Deficit
36:27 - All Canadians Need to Unite
37:38 - Will the Debate Save Pierre Poilievre or Help Mark Carney?
38:17 - The End of the NDP and Final Thoughts on the Upcoming Canadian Election

Is Canada heading toward price controls? In this short, we break down the NDP’s surprising new pitch for the April election, including proposed price caps on pasta and baby formula.

Price controls always end with the same result: empty shelves as demand exceeds supply. When producers can't sell at a profit due to rising input costs, they reduce output or leave the market entirely.

With inflation soaring and campaign funds tight, a decade of deficit spending is catching up with Canadians. The NDP's latest attempt to woo voters is proof they aren't students of economic history. 🍝🍼💸


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💥 We're living through one of the most volatile periods in U.S. stock market history — and it could be about to get worse. With the U.S. debt ceiling crisis returning, over $36.7 trillion in debt, exploding interest payments, and deep political division, 2025 could get worse before it gets better. Buckle up — this could be bigger than 2011. 📉💣

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Is this the beginning of the great economic reset?

The global economy is shifting fast — and Grant Williams breaks it all down with Aaron Hoddinott. In Pinnacle Digest's latest pod, the two dive into the real implications of Trump's new tariffs, rising global tensions, and what could be the beginning of a full-scale economic reset. Are we entering a new era for markets, gold, and investor behavior?

Grant Williams brings 40 years of global market experience to help investors make sense of the chaos.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements - PLEASE READ
01:18 - Market Update: Introducing Grant Williams -- Global Finance Veteran
04:36 - Are you a Trader, Investor, or Speculator?
06:40 - Lessons from a Macro Investor: Time Preference and Making Mistakes
10:16 - The Economic War and the New Multi-Polar World
15:00 - Trump's Tariff Wars and Gold
20:48 - Demand for Gold Overtaking Treasuries as Alternative 'Risk-Free' Asset
23:08 - Is the Fed Buying Gold?
24:14 - Weaponization of the Dollar, Tariffs Incentivize Allies to Reduce Exposure
24:46 - Questioning Trump's Intelligence and Tariff Strategy
30:33 - Will Onshoring of Manufacturing Speed up Automation, Robotics, and Inflation?
34:04 - China and U.S. Trade War: Who Wins?
36:04 - Lesson from the Best Line in Wall Street
37:28 - Living, Trading, and Investing with Historic Volatility
40:41 - Buying the Dip vs. Selling the Rip
42:08 - Lessons from the Lehman Moment
44:38 - Identifying Risk
45:20 - Odds of a Sustained Global Market Crash and Recession
48:12 - Capital Allocation and Sustaining Purchasing Power
49:35 - The Wrap Up
50:08 - Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements - PLEASE READ


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From the Wild West to Wall Street — Bitcoin is no longer just for cowboys. With some institutions now allocating 1–5% into crypto and a more digital-friendly administration on the rise, Bitcoin is becoming a standard alternative asset.

Sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and private equity are all paying attention.

The pioneer phase is over… and the future is looking compliant and bullish. 🟠📈

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Pierre Poilievre is shaking up the economic debate with a proposed tax cuts — eliminating capital gains tax for reinvestments in Canada and boosting TFSA limits by $5,000 for Canadian investments.

Will this stop capital from flowing to the U.S. and strengthen the economy, or is it just a desperate attempt to garner votes? With millions of Canadians using TFSAs, this could be a huge deal. What do you think? Drop your thoughts below!

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