The Living Market Podcast
Episodes
How many times will the market fall for it?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When should investors react to headlines and when should they hold steady? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management, addres...
What you need to know before filing taxes this year
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tax season is here. Are you ready? Host Aurèle Courcelles, Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management, sits down with Jonathan B...
Looking at inflation through a Canadian lens
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of Canada held rates steady this week, but the tone of its statement revealed something important about the inflation challenge ahead. Philip...
Global energy: is it a temporary disruption or a lasting break?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After oil spiked above $119 and markets panicked, the waters have calmed a little. Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Manageme...
Navigating volatility: lessons from the Strait of Hormuz
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How will the latest geopolitical tensions among Iran, the United States and Israel affect global markets? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategis...
What the tariff decision really means for markets
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs mean to investors? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management, sa...
The AI conundrum: opportunity and risk
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is having two seemingly contradictory effects on the markets, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy, IG Wealth Manageme...
Gold, bitcoin and the new rules of risk
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management examines the shifting roles of gold and bitcoin in the modern financial environmen...
Maple money meets metal momentum
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management, examines a significant juncture for global markets: the Bank of Canada’s wait-a...
Interest rates: nothing to see here
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While central banks have chosen to maintain their current stance, underlying uncertainty remains a significant factor. Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-P...
Current volatility is disruptive, not destructive
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, discusses the rise in market volatility and the headlines capturing attention i...
What's driving the U.S. economy's surge?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the remarkable acceleration in U.S. economic growth, as shown by the A...
Where will tariffs take us in 2026?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, returns with a timely breakdown of the latest U.S. tariff developments and thei...
Fearless forecasts for 2026
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, throws out the consensus playbook and presents three fearless forecasts for 202...
How the wealth effect will set the stage for 2026
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management, explores the fourth and final pillar of our 2026 market outlook: the wealth effec...
How the AI spending boom will shape 2026
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the third pillar of our 2026 market outlook: the transformative AI supercycle. Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investme...
Why fiscal policy will have a leading role in 2026
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have part two of our series on the 2026 market outlook. Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President of Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Mana...
How will central banks drive the markets in 2026?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, begins a four-part series on the 2026 market outlook by looking into the signif...
Beating expectations: insights from earnings reports
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management reviews third-quarter earnings results, highlighting the strong performance acro...
A closer look at the health of the bull market
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, delves into the current market conditions and offers insights on the bull marke...
2025 federal budget highlights
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast, Aurèle Courcelles, Vice-President of IG’s Tax and Estate Planning team explains how the changes in the rece...
Two cuts, two central banks, one message
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two cuts, two central banks, one message: the tightening chapter is over, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. ...
The top three topics on every investor’s lips
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management addresses the top investor questions: is AI in a bubble? What's happe...
The strange market limbo where optimism meets constraints
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management breaks down the key factors influencing the market this week, from gauging the o...
Momentum-chasing is distorting the volatility landscape
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the surprising connection between the S&P's upward movement and th...
What credit spreads and bonds reveal about the economy
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, liquidity is plentiful, demand is strong, and even the riskiest bonds are trading just fine, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, ...
Year-end tax planning essentials
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Living Market, Aurèle Courcelles and Sheryl Troup from IG Wealth Management’s Tax and Estate Planning team share the...
What’s beneath the surface of equities’ continued strength?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into the final quarter of the year, Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management reveals all the data points that ...
Growth risk overtakes inflation risk
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As expected, both the Bank of Canada (the BoC) and the U.S. Federal Reserve cut their overnight interest rates this week, says Philip Petursson, Chief...
What do recent labour stats mean for the markets?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent labour market data in Canada and the U.S. reveals signs of weakness, with significant job losses and rising unemployment, says Philip Petursson...
Market reality vs. the headline narrative
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a disconnect between market performance and the headlines that dominate the news, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Weal...
September reset and market momentum
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the market's resilience and momentum in September. He highlights solid...
What all-time highs tell us about the markets
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year has already seen close to 20 record highs for the S&P 500, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. B...
The power of low expectations
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management, explores the second-quarter earnings season and the role of low ...
The summer slump explained
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is historically a sluggish time of year for the stock market, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Ma...
Interest rates are staying put: but for how long?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management discusses the reasons why the Bank of Canada and U.S. ...
Why fundamentals are trumping politics
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In spite of tariff issues persisting (with few actual trade deals made so far), the markets continue to grow across the board, says IG Wealth Manageme...
Debunking the cash on the sidelines myth
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, debunks the myth of cash on the sidelines. He explains why the record $7 trill...
Is the market too expensive?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the S&P 500 recently hitting another record high, and earnings season about to begin, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, P...
Trade tensions and the July 9 deadline
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Philip Petursson, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, as he examines the recent U.S. trade agreements with Vietnam and the U.K....
Market resilience: lessons from Q2
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson as he discusses the market's reaction to the politically charged shocks in...
Geopolitics versus your portfolio: what's the real impact?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Volatility isn’t just risk, it’s also opportunity,” says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. This week, Ph...
Market optimism and its underlying cracks
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, delves into the current market dynamics as we head into the summer. He discusse...
Interest rate cuts are paused. For now…
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Bank of Canada (BoC) decided to hold its key interest rate at 2.75%, which was a surprise to nobody, says Philip Petursson, Chief Inves...
The bond market's new reality
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. bonds took centre stage again this week, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. This was due to President Tr...
Do credit ratings still matter?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, discusses the recent downgrade of U.S. debt by Moody’s and Fitch, and why the...
Trade truce brings relief for global markets
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management delves into the recent 90-day mutual tariff reduction deal betwee...
Estate planning: avoiding common pitfalls
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Living Market, Aurèle Courcelles Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management and Dan Britton, Assi...
From drop to pop: what’s driving the market rally?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management, discusses the recent market turnaround and the shift in sentimen...
What’s next for Canadian investors after the election?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, discusses the implications of the election on the Canadian market and currency....
What’s driving the Canadian dollar’s strength?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management discusses the unexpected strengthening of the Canadian dollar. He explores the c...
When doing nothing is the smartest move
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wealt...
When should we lean into volatility?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very different environment compared to other historical periods of volatility, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Ph...
Is this the end of U.S. exceptionalism?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We’re now in a correction: what next?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the market officially in correction territory, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says that the big question ...
Beyond politics: the economic effects of tariffs
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson delves into the economic and market implications of President Trump’s trade p...
The Bank of Canada's rate cut: a response to tariffs
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why this madness won’t last
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Navigating the Trump market: rules for resilience
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of constant political and market uncertainty, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, revisits the rules he...
Who’s buying stocks in this environment?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The markets are up probably more than anyone expected so far this year, says Ashish Utarid, IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President, Investm...
The reasons behind gold’s recent winning streak
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gold has performed really well in recent years, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Over the last one, three ...
Trade tensions present opportunities as well as uncertainty
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a lot of noise around trade announcements, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, and it’s easy...
The changing face of retirement and how to fund it
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson is joined by Aurèle Courcelles, Vice-P...
The Trump noise put into perspective
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investors can get caught up in politics, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, but it’s far more important to...
Value investing isn’t dead, it’s just been redefined
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
For once, we take a less balanced approach
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To begin the new year, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson decides to deviate from his usual balanced approach and ...
Politics adds to the loonie’s woes
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian dollar was struggling even before this week’s political turmoil, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petu...
Risks and opportunities: what to watch out for in 2025
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are several risks we should expect to come across in the new year, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. ...
Does the data merit optimism or caution?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
November was a surprisingly good month for U.S. equities after a disappointing October, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Phi...
What does 2025 have in store?
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special podcast, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson presents his economic outlook for the new year. He dis...
Domestic U.S. policies put smaller companies in the spotlight
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Forgotten 493 and smaller U.S. companies have been making a comeback since the U.S. elections, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Stra...
What’s driving the post-U.S. election wild ride?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Markets have been on a wild ride since the U.S. election results, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Manag...
Making sense of the market’s post-election reaction
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson discusses the most important things to understand to make sense of the market’...
How to be tax smart with your donations
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year is often a time when investors think about ways to minimize next year’s tax bill, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment...
Will this jumbo rate cut be followed by more?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian consumers have been in need of some serious interest rate relief, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson...
How tariffs could damage the U.S. economy
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If elected, Donald Trump is promising to impose higher tariffs on imports from China and other countries, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President...
Will the Bank of Canada surprise with a high rate cut?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) next meeting, a larger-than-previously-expected rate cut of 0.5 percentage points is likely, says Pierre-Benoît Gauth...
Signs of optimism from the third quarter
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In his review of the third quarter of the year, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson delves into the reasons behind ...
China gets serious about the economy
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China is finally getting serious about its economy and its stock market, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. ...
Does a return to yield curve normalcy indicate a recession?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The longest inverted yield curve in history is finally coming to an end, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealt...
Will a large interest rate cut have the right effect?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) needs to tread carefully with any upcoming rate cuts, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Ph...
The latest member of the $1 trillion club
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company run by Warren Buffet, recently hit the $1-trillion-value mark, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investme...
Where are the recent gains coming from?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What drives one stock index to outperform another? This is the key question that IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursso...
Lessons we learned from this earnings season
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson reviews the most recent earnings season. This is when companies report their qu...
Are we missing the bigger picture?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy for market participants to get obsessed with tiny details, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Ri...
How a carry trade works and why it’s causing such volatility
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index saw its worst two-day drop ever, having reached an all-time high just three weeks ago, says Ashish Utarid, Assistant...
Is the Fed making a policy mistake?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to stay put and follow market expectations by not cutting rates. However, by changing its statement, the Fed set ...
A pivot from inflation-fighting to economic support
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having just announced a second interest rate cut that quickly followed the first, what’s next for the Bank of Canada? asks IG Wealth Management’s ...
Is the big companies’ overperformance a problem?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some commentators are worried about a market recovery where most gains are coming from a small percentage of companies, says IG Wealth Management’s ...
Labour: the currency that keeps the world spinning
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour has been traded for food, shelter and clothing for thousands of years, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Peturs...
The challenges and opportunities of in-between seasons
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The economy can be similar to those moments in-between old and new seasons, says Ashish Utarid, AVP, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management. Simi...
How equities help fight inflation
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation increased slightly in May, to 2.9%. Not only is this disappointing, but it also suggests that it will be a long road ahead to getting inflat...
Has the market gone too far, too fast?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While U.S. equities are flirting with all-time highs, there is some concern that they may be hitting a peak, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Inves...
Optimistically cautious: our look ahead
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Macroeconomic data is mixed across the board, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Consumer spending is incons...
After the first rate cut, what’s next?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Bank of Canada finally announced a cut in its key interest rate (by a quarter of a percentage point) to 4.75%. IG Wealth Management’s...
How passive investing causes overvaluations
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Value strategies are key to active investment management, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. They require an...
How copper and the economy are entwined
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Copper has an intriguing ability to predict the economy’s health, says IG Wealth Management’s Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment ...
Spring clean your financial plan
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With taxes now filed and RRSP contributions made, May is the ideal time to revisit and refresh your financial plan, says IG Wealth Management’s Chie...
How U.S. elections impact the markets
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The markets are often affected by seasonal factors that are understandable and predictable, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist,...
Will early rate cuts boost inflation?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Both Wall Street and the White House are keen to see interest rate cuts this year, at the very least before the November election, says IG Wealth Mana...