The Beavis Wealth Podcast

What the Services PMI Is Predicting About the Economy

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rTuIIrp5h4M In this episode, I look at the November Services PMI report and explain why a sharp drop in New Orders—despite overall growth—sends a mixed message about the economy’s true momentum. Also in this episode: 📉 Business activity is up, but hiring remains cautious, showing a disconnect in confidence.📦 Inventories rise and supplier deliveries slow, suggesting firms are prepping for demand.⏳ Backlogs spike 8.3 points, hinting at capacity constraints or a demand mismatch.🔥 Prices remain high across most industries, despite a slight pullback from October. 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ 🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis ----------- Courses & Training - The Investing Academy ➤ https://bit.ly/theinvestingacademy Follow Us On Blossom ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandonInstagram ➤ https://bit.ly/3OechghLinkedIn ➤https://bit.ly/3RLndF7Website ➤ https://www.beaviswealth.com----------- 🏦🇨🇦 Sign Up Bonuses 💰💸: ► Wealthsimple Trade ($50 cash bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/Vmome3► Wealthsimple Invest Robo-Advisor (Receive a $50 sign up bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/oqQqKm► NEO Financial (Cash Back Credit Card) - https://bit.ly/3yJqb4s► Questrade Online Brokerage (Get $50 in commission-free trades) - https://bit.ly/3OhrRrK The above affiliate links are provided for your convenience, and if you click on a link and end up purchasing a product or service, this channel may receive compensation for the referral. We have personally vetted each of these companies and services and, in our opinion, we believe they provide value to our viewers, depending upon your individual circumstances. Business Inquiries: support@theinvestingacademy.ca ----------- Beavis Wealth Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Although previously licensed, the contributors are no longer industry participants and are not licensed to provide financial advice. They strive to provide you with educational information in an entertaining manner. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing. Generally speaking, you should consult a licensed investment professional before investing.

The Economic Indicator That Knows Before the Crash

🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis In this episode, I look at the ISM Manufacturing PMI. This is a powerful but underappreciated economic signal. With nine straight months of contraction and broad sector weakness, this report reveals early signs of a broader slowdown you can't afford to ignore. Also in this episode: 📉 New Orders fall again, showing businesses are bracing for weaker demand in early 2026.👷‍♂️ Hiring freezes persist across manufacturing, with 67% of firms managing headcounts down.📦 Backlogs keep dropping, stripping away the buffer that sustained production in previous months.🚚 Supplier deliveries are speeding up, a hidden sign that demand is cooling throughout the supply chain.🛒 Customer inventories stay low, but restocking isn't happening , a signal of caution, not strength.💰 Input prices rise even as demand weakens, pointing to sticky cost pressures across the sector. Chapters0:00 Intro0:37 November PMI Report & 2025 Downward Trend1:10 What is the PMI2:07 Employment2:39 New Orders3:03 Backlog of Orders3:44 Supplier Deliveries4:46 Customers' Inventories5:19 Prices5:47 Industries Reporting Growth ----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/Courses & Training - The Investing Academy ➤ https://bit.ly/theinvestingacademy Follow Us On Blossom ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandonInstagram ➤ https://bit.ly/3OechghLinkedIn ➤https://bit.ly/3RLndF7Website ➤ https://www.beaviswealth.com----------- 🏦🇨🇦 Sign Up Bonuses 💰💸: ► Wealthsimple Trade ($50 cash bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/Vmome3► Wealthsimple Invest Robo-Advisor (Receive a $50 sign up bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/oqQqKm► NEO Financial (Cash Back Credit Card) - https://bit.ly/3yJqb4s► Questrade Online Brokerage (Get $50 in commission-free trades) - https://bit.ly/3OhrRrK The above affiliate links are provided for your convenience, and if you click on a link and end up purchasing a product or service, this channel may receive compensation for the referral. We have personally vetted each of these companies and services and, in our opinion, we believe they provide value to our viewers, depending upon your individual circumstances. Business Inquiries: support@theinvestingacademy.ca ----------- Beavis Wealth Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Although previously licensed, the contributors are no longer industry participants and are not licensed to provide financial advice. They strive to provide you with educational information in an entertaining manner. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing. Generally speaking, you should consult a licensed investment professional before investing.

Get This Wrong, and Your Retirement Could Unravel

🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis In this episode of our Second Act series, I look at how your relationship with investment risk changes once you retire. I explain key risks like sequence-of-returns, inflation, and longevity, and how smart risk management can help you protect your income, sleep better, and make your money last throughout retirement. Thank you to Harvest ETFs for their support for this series. Learn more about how Harvest can help you invest in your retirement.https://harvestportfolios.com/Harvest Low Volatility Canadian Equity Income ETF: https://harvestportfolios.com/etf/hvoi/Harvest Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF: https://harvestportfolios.com/etf/hvol/ Chapters00:00 Introduction01:58 Real-Life Scenarios03:55 Risk Calculations07:10 Investing for Cash Flow08:58 Tools and Strategies10:39 Dealing with Your Emotions13:21 Next Episode Preview: Snowbirds----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/Courses & Training - The Investing Academy ➤ https://bit.ly/theinvestingacademy Follow Us On Blossom ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandonInstagram ➤ https://bit.ly/3OechghLinkedIn ➤https://bit.ly/3RLndF7Website ➤ https://www.beaviswealth.com----------- 🏦🇨🇦 Sign Up Bonuses 💰💸: ► Wealthsimple Trade ($50 cash bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/Vmome3► Wealthsimple Invest Robo-Advisor (Receive a $50 sign up bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/oqQqKm► NEO Financial (Cash Back Credit Card) - https://bit.ly/3yJqb4s► Questrade Online Brokerage (Get $50 in commission-free trades) - https://bit.ly/3OhrRrK The above affiliate links are provided for your convenience, and if you click on a link and end up purchasing a product or service, this channel may receive compensation for the referral. We have personally vetted each of these companies and services and, in our opinion, we believe they provide value to our viewers, depending upon your individual circumstances. Business Inquiries: support@theinvestingacademy.ca ----------- Beavis Wealth Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Although previously licensed, the contributors are no longer industry participants and are not licensed to provide financial advice. They strive to provide you with educational information in an entertaining manner. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing. Generally speaking, you should consult a licensed investment professional before investing.

CPI Inflation Report: Headline Up, Core Down (What it Tells Us)

🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis In this episode, I look at Canada's latest inflation numbers. While the headline rate has dropped, core inflation tells a different story. I break down where prices are cooling—and where they’re still stubbornly high. Also in this episode:📈 U.S. unemployment ticks up despite job growth—what the data really says about the labor market.🚫 A government shutdown delays key job reports, complicating the Fed’s next move.📉 Canada's core inflation metrics reveal a slower path toward the 2% goal.📊 Fed forced to decide policy with outdated or incomplete data. ----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/Courses & Training - The Investing Academy ➤ https://bit.ly/theinvestingacademy Follow Us On Blossom ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandonInstagram ➤ https://bit.ly/3OechghLinkedIn ➤https://bit.ly/3RLndF7Website ➤ https://www.beaviswealth.com----------- 🏦🇨🇦 Sign Up Bonuses 💰💸: ► Wealthsimple Trade ($50 cash bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/Vmome3► Wealthsimple Invest Robo-Advisor (Receive a $50 sign up bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/oqQqKm► NEO Financial (Cash Back Credit Card) - https://bit.ly/3yJqb4s► Questrade Online Brokerage (Get $50 in commission-free trades) - https://bit.ly/3OhrRrK The above affiliate links are provided for your convenience, and if you click on a link and end up purchasing a product or service, this channel may receive compensation for the referral. We have personally vetted each of these companies and services and, in our opinion, we believe they provide value to our viewers, depending upon your individual circumstances. Business Inquiries: support@theinvestingacademy.ca ----------- Beavis Wealth Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Although previously licensed, the contributors are no longer industry participants and are not licensed to provide financial advice. They strive to provide you with educational information in an entertaining manner. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing. Generally speaking, you should consult a licensed investment professional before investing.

The 2025 Budget: Here’s What I Think Investors Should Focus On

🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis In this episode, I look at Ottawa’s move toward open banking and stablecoin regulation. These changes could modernize Canada’s conservative financial system, improve investor access, and legitimize digital assets with clearer oversight. Also in this episode:📉 Federal pension reform could shift capital allocation and impact long-term market trends.🏦 Easing rules for smaller banks and banning transfer fees could boost financial competition.💼 Capital gains rollover and higher exemptions benefit founders and private investors.🔍 New anti-avoidance rules close corporate tax deferral loopholes and limit planning tactics.📊 Unified qualified investment rules simplify what registered accounts can hold.🏗️ Productivity Super-Deduction offers major incentives for domestic business investment. Chapters0:00 Intro0:19 Open Banking & Stablecoin Regulations1:58 Pension & Retirement Changes3:02 Banking System Reform4:12 Capital Gains & Small Business Incentives5:07 Closing Loopholes6:00 Registered Plans7:07 Productivity Super Deduction----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/Courses & Training - The Investing Academy ➤ https://bit.ly/theinvestingacademy Follow Us On Blossom ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandonInstagram ➤ https://bit.ly/3OechghLinkedIn ➤https://bit.ly/3RLndF7Website ➤ https://www.beaviswealth.com----------- 🏦🇨🇦 Sign Up Bonuses 💰💸: ► Wealthsimple Trade ($50 cash bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/Vmome3► Wealthsimple Invest Robo-Advisor (Receive a $50 sign up bonus) - wealthsimple.sjv.io/oqQqKm► NEO Financial (Cash Back Credit Card) - https://bit.ly/3yJqb4s► Questrade Online Brokerage (Get $50 in commission-free trades) - https://bit.ly/3OhrRrK The above affiliate links are provided for your convenience, and if you click on a link and end up purchasing a product or service, this channel may receive compensation for the referral. We have personally vetted each of these companies and services and, in our opinion, we believe they provide value to our viewers, depending upon your individual circumstances. Business Inquiries: support@theinvestingacademy.ca ----------- Beavis Wealth Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Although previously licensed, the contributors are no longer industry participants and are not licensed to provide financial advice. They strive to provide you with educational information in an entertaining manner. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing. Generally speaking, you should consult a licensed investment professional before investing.