2026 Market Predictions: A Realistic Outlook for Canadian Investors

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What actually happened with our 2025 predictions — and what does 2026 really look like for Canadians?

In our annual predictions episode, Darren and Christina review last year's forecasts and hold themselves accountable for what they got right, what they missed, and what changed. From there, they break down what the data, policy decisions, and economic realities suggest for 2026.

They cover:

• Bank of Canada interest rate expectations and why cuts may be nearing the end
  
  

• Why "higher for longer" interest rates are changing how Canadians must plan
  
  

• Canada's GDP outlook and why slow growth may persist
  
  

• Inflation: why it looks controlled on paper but still hurts everyday Canadians
  
  

• Housing market predictions for 2026 (no boom, no crash — strategy matters)
  
  

• Stock market outlook for Canada vs the U.S.
  
  

• Bitcoin: what we got wrong, what fundamentals improved, and realistic expectations
  
  

• Why cash value life insurance continued to quietly outperform as a stable foundation asset
  
  

This episode is not about predictions for clicks — it's about understanding the environment Canadians are actually navigating and how to make informed decisions in a year defined more by stability than speculation.

Whether you're an investor, business owner, or planner, this episode will help you enter 2026 with clarity, discipline, and a stronger financial framework.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:50 - Bank of Canada predictions

4:00 - GDP predictions

6:40 - Inflation predictions

9:50 - Stock market predictions

12:15 - Real estate predictions

16:05 - Bitcoin predictions

20:00 - Cash value life insurance predictions

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