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podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Which should we fear more, inflation or recession? December 2, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Which is more harmful to the economy, inflation or recession, and why does the Bank of Canada want to push us toward the R-word that no one dares to utter? Sébastien Mc Mahon provides a behind-the-scenes assessment of the impacts of these strategies for managing the economy.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Automation and robotization: miracle cure or social utopia? November 29, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The automation and robotization of production processes are underway, and it seems to be progressing quickly. Responsive modes of production are viewed as a miracle solution to population ageing and workforce shortages, but do they provide a viable model for society? Our analyst Sébastien Mc Mahon shares his views on the issue.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Meta, the metaverse and meta-fiasco! What does the future look like for the virtual reality and tech sectors? November 22, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The constant drop in stock-market value and share price for Meta (Facebook) has led our experts to question the future of the virtual universe, which, until recently, seemed bound for unequalled success. If you also consider the recent massive layoffs in the tech sectors… we can say that Silicon Valley is being shaken up. Sébastien Mc Mahon and our guest expert Jean-Pierre Chevalier assess the situation.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Economic instability and social inequality November 15, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Inflation, labour shortages, the housing crisis, household debt - the economic impacts on the middle class are numerous, so imagine the impact on the poorest. Isabelle Genest, president of Centraide, joins us in the studio to discuss the impacts and possible solutions to prevent or at least mitigate them?
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Stock market rally: mirage or reality? November 7, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Our Chief Economist's advice and strategies will feel like an oasis in the desert.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Increase in the key interest rate and impact on your finances November 1, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In 1981, the key rate was above 20%! How far will interest rates go? Sébastien Mc Mahon gives us a reading from his crystal ball! In less than 10 minutes, he lifts the veil on the strategies of central banks and especially the financial impacts on our finances.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts 6 tips to beat inflation October 24, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon presents the current situation and, above all, proposes concrete strategies to thwart inflation.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts United Kingdom - To cut taxes for the rich or not? October 18, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In addition to this debate, which has been in the news, this week we take a look at the economic situation in the UK, where inflation, the energy crisis and interest rates are causing havoc!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Segregated funds vs. mutual funds vs. exchange-traded funds and how to navigate them October 11, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon They say that it’s easier to invest in mutual funds than to build a portfolio of investments piecemeal. Not everyone has the time or the ability to choose the right assets for a portfolio! What is the difference between all these funds and how do you do your homework before buying an investment fund? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Beating the markets: is it possible? October 4, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Investors all want to "beat the markets", which means consistently outperforming over the long term. Who doesn't want to find the secret recipe and become a billionaire quickly through smart investing? But is it actually possible for the average person to beat the markets? We discuss it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Rising interest rates: are there any upsides? September 27, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The topic of the day - interest rates. Rising margins of credit and mortgage rates - the future may seem more complex financially, but there are some positives that are less obvious in the short term. Our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sebastien McMahon shares with us the opportunities to be seized in these turbulent times.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Preparing for retirement: questions to ask your advisor September 20, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In the current context, what questions should we be asking our advisors to prepare for retirement? How do we plan for this period of our lives, given increasing life expectancy? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts The Registered Education Savings Plan: the best-paying savings vehicle? September 14, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Back-to-school time is a good time to debunk myths about the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and the reasons to contribute to it. We break them down with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Should we be worried about a recession? September 6, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The stock market is soaring, inflation is high and interest rates are rising. Are we going into a recession? What defines a recession? What are the direct effects? And above all, should we be worried about it? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts My top 3 economic indicators August 24, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sébastien Mc Mahon tells us his top 3 most important economic indicators.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Bull markets and bear markets: what are they and how do we navigate them? August 9, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Bull markets and bear markets, which describe when the market is trending upward and downward respectively, can affect the economy in various ways. As investors, how do we deal with them? That’s what we’re looking at this week with our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sébastien Mc Mahon.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts The Canadian economy: why is it in good shape? July 27, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The Canadian economy benefits from immigration, but what about the Quebec economy? Will the pandemic cause long-term changes? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Inflation vs stagflation? July 13, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Inflation vs stagflation? Inflation is at record levels and threatening certain parts of the economy. What causes inflation, why do we need to contain it and what can we do as individuals? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Responsible investing July 5, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Responsible investing: what does it actually mean? Does it really have any concrete impact on the environment? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Investor profiles June 23, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon What is an investor profile and why is it so important for achieving your financial goals? Are your investments too risky or are you missing out on opportunities for gains? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts What’s an investor’s worst enemy? June 17, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The effect investors’ emotional cycles can have on the stock market is a well-known phenomenon. We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.