🎙️ Welcome to the Deep Dive Podcast, today, we’re diving into an insightful episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast by Mark McGrath & Ben Felix, where the hosts tackle a question every Canadian faces at some point: Should you rent or buy a home?

In this episode, Nika and Kian summarize their 90-minute conversation answer the following questions:

• Is renting really a bad financial move, or is that just another myth?
• What does a decade of hard data from Canadian cities actually tell us?
• Which cities favor renters, and where do homeowners come out ahead? You might be surprised!
• How do those often-overlooked costs like property taxes, maintenance, and depreciation stack up?
• And in cities like Winnipeg, where renting proved smarter, or Kitchener-Waterloo, where owning was the winning ticket—what’s driving the difference?
• Most importantly, does buying a home truly guarantee wealth, or are we all just following a belief that’s driving up prices?
  

So, sit back and get ready to rethink what you thought you knew about homeownership and renting in Canada " 🎧

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In this episode (September 18), we’ll discuss:

Why were the markets so volatile after the Fed’s 0.5% rate cut?
The Fed's surprise 0.5% rate cut sparked an initial rally, but stocks pulled back when Powell signaled that future cuts may come at a slower pace. Despite this, small-cap and cyclical stocks still managed to outperform.

What’s happening with bond yields and oil prices?
Despite the rate cut, bond yields rose slightly, while oil prices dropped to $70 a barrel, which could act as a boost for consumer spending in the near future. Lower oil prices may be a welcome relief for the economy.

Why did the Fed cut rates, and what’s the outlook?
The Fed cut rates to 4.75%-5.0%, its first reduction in four years, with a goal of supporting employment as inflation approaches the 2% target. More cuts are expected, but the outlook suggests a gradual easing over time.

What does this mean for the stock and bond markets moving forward?
With no recession anticipated, cyclical stocks could continue to perform well. Lower rates are likely to lead to positive bond returns, particularly for medium- to long-term investments.

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In this episode of Deep Dive (September 17), we’ll discuss:

• The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision and its potential impact on the market.
• Growing investor confidence around a soft landing for the U.S. economy, fueled by:
  • Easing inflation nearing the Fed's 2% target.
  • A cooling labor market without drastic layoffs.
  • Resilient consumer spending exceeding expectations in August.
• The market’s debate over a 25 vs. 50 basis point rate cut and what each could signal:
  • Proactive Fed stance to ensure economic growth.
  • Concerns over recession if the cut suggests deeper worries.
• Recent stock movements:
  • Intel (INTC) surging after announcing plans to restructure its foundry business.
  • Microsoft (MSFT) rising on news of a dividend increase and a new share buyback program.
• The market hitting record highs with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones before closing flat ahead of the Fed’s decision.