KPMG Any Given Quarter
KPMG Any Given Quarter is a podcast hosted by Ali Jaffery, Partner and Chief Economist at KPMG Canada. It helps business leaders navigate the fast-moving economic landscape by focusing on key trends and developments that matter most. Each episode breaks down complex economic signals into actionable insights, offering guidance for decision-making today and in the coming quarters. The show aims to cut through the noise and provide clarity amidst uncertainty.
Episodes
Shock after shock: The U.S. economy, the Fed and what's next
The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations, but for how long? In this episode, KPMG Canada's Chief Economist and Partner, Ali Jaffery, sits down with Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at KPMG US, to discuss the forces shaping the U.S. outlook, from AI-driven growth and persistent inflation to Federal Reserve policy and the future of CUSMA. Together, they explore why today's economy is being shaped
CUSMA endgame: a whimper, not a bang
Where does Canada go from here? From tariff timelines and geopolitical tensions to business investment decisions and the possible endgame for the negotiations.
KPMG Canada’s Chief Economist Ali Jaffery, is joined by two KPMG colleagues, Joy Nott, Partner, Trade & Customs, and Lachlan Wolfers, National Leader, KPMG Law, exploring the future of CUSMA, Canada’s negotiating strategy, and the forc
Hold the line: Rhys Mendes on rates, risk, and the economy
Canada's economy is holding steady, but for how long? In this kickoff episode, KPMG Canada's Chief Economist and Partner, Ali Jaffery, sits down with former Bank of Canada Deputy Governor, Rhys Mendes, to discuss inflation, interest rates, labour markets, U.S. policy risks, CUSMA uncertainty, and Canada's growth agenda. Drawing on more than 20 years at the Bank of Canada, Rhys offers an insider's
A lot can change in Any Given Quarter
KPMG Any Given Quarter is a podcast hosted by Ali Jaffery, Partner and Chief Economist at KPMG Canada. Each episode explores the economic forces shaping business today, offering timely analysis, market insights, and practical perspectives to help leaders navigate uncertainty and prepare for what’s next.
French transcript available here.
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