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Dive into the latest trends and expert analysis with the Scotiabank Market Points podcast series. Each episode brings you timely insights from Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets leaders and experts. Listen now. Important Disclosures: This communication does not constitute investment advice or any personal recommendation to invest in a financial instrument or “investment research”. This communication is provided for information and discussion purposes only. An investment decision should not be made solely on the basis of the contents of this communication. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. The information in this communication is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. Past performance or simulated past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance. For all legal disclosures, please visit https://www.gbm.scotiabank.com/en/legal.html

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November 5, 202625 min

North American FX outlook: central banks, currencies and what’s ahead

Eric Theoret and Ricardo Bravo Gomez discuss the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, shifting policy expectations, and Scotiabank’s FX forecasts through 2028.

October 9, 202628 min

Q4 U.S. and Canada rates outlook

After a turbulent year so far for global bond markets, U.S. and Canadian rates are telling different stories. In this episode of Market Points, Scott Morrison, Managing Director and Head of Interest Rates Solutions, Commercial FX and Emerging Markets Sales, Canada, is joined by Boris Sender, Director, U.S. Rates Strategy, and Roger Quick, Director, Canadian Fixed Income Strategy, to examine the forces behind the sharp rise in yields and what may come next.  They discuss the resilience of U.S. growth, shifting expectations for the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada, and the pressures driving long-term yields. The conversation also looks ahead to the data, policy decisions, and market dynamics that could influence market direction as 2026 draws to a close.

September 4, 202627 min

Leading in the Age of AI: Highlights from The Scotiabank Women Initiative Summer Insights Forum

In this special episode of Market Points, Scotiabank presents highlights from The Scotiabank Women Initiative (SWI) Summer Insights Forum, Leading in the Age of AI. As AI continues to reshape how organizations operate, leaders are navigating new questions around innovation, governance and workforce transformation. Featuring insights from experts at Scotiabank, Microsoft and eStruxture Data Centers, this episode captures key moments from a timely discussion on building trust, driving adoption and creating sustainable value through AI.

August 12, 202622 min

2026 Mid-year Debt Capital Markets Outlook

Debt capital markets delivered another record-setting start to the year, with strong issuance across both Canada and the U.S. In this episode of Market Points, Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Co-Head of Canadian Debt Capital Markets and Government Finance, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Debt Syndication, look at what drove first-half activity and why markets have been able to absorb so much supply. They also discuss the key themes expected to shape the second half of 2026, and how markets are positioning to handle continued issuance amid the path of interest rates, evolving investor demand, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

June 5, 202619 min

What if the oil shock intensifies? Implications for the Canadian economy and beyond

In this episode of Market Points, Patrick Bryden, Managing Director, Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Investment Research, Global Equity Research, Olivier Gervais, Director, Modelling and Forecasting, Scotiabank Economics, and Hugo Ste-Marie, Analyst, Portfolio and Quantitative Strategy, Global Equity Research, discuss key findings from their latest Scotiabank 360° Multi-Asset Investment Ideas report, What If the Oil Shock Intensifies? Implications for the Canadian Economy and Beyond. They examine how the current oil shock compares with historical crises, when higher prices may stop being a clear positive for Canada, and what different oil price scenarios could mean for global equities, fixed income, and commodities.

February 11, 202621 min

2026 Debt Capital Markets Outlook

In this episode of Market Points, Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Co-Head of Canadian Debt Capital Markets and Government Finance, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Debt Syndication, discuss the key forces shaping debt capital markets in 2026 for issuers and institutional investors. Drawing on a record 2025 for issuance, they examine why liquidity and demand remain robust despite heavy supply and what this means for execution across the curve. The discussion highlights key issuance drivers including hyperscalers, M&A, and refinancing activity in an environment defined by policy uncertainty, geopolitical risk, and evolving dynamics across U.S. and Canadian markets.

November 3, 202532 min

Powering intelligence: AI’s energy footprint

In this special episode of Market Points, Patrick Bryden, Managing Director, Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Investment Research at Scotiabank, speaks with Alex de Vries-Gao, Founder of Digiconomist, about the fast-growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Drawing on his recent research, Alex explains the challenges of quantifying AI’s power consumption, the gaps in corporate disclosure, and the environmental implications as AI usage expands. Together, they explore how the rapid rise of AI is reshaping global electricity demand and what this means for policy, sustainability, and innovation moving forward.

October 21, 202525 min

China’s overcapacity problem: The LatAm ripple effect

In this episode of Market Points, host Nick Pocrnic, Director, Mining Sales Specialist at Scotiabank in Toronto, speaks with Alfonso Salazar Herrera, Analyst, LatAm Metals & Mining at Scotiabank Inverlat in Mexico City, about how China’s mounting industrial overcapacity is reshaping demand for key Latin American exports. From steel and iron ore to copper and pulp, they explore the knock-on effects of China’s slowing construction, shifting trade patterns, and discuss expectations around China’s upcoming five-year plan. With Latin American producers and investors squarely in the path of these structural shifts, Alfonso cautions, “if you get China wrong, you get everything wrong.”

October 6, 202521 min

North to South: Simplifying trade and supply chain complexity

Global trade is shifting—and the pressure is on. In the latest episode of Market Points, Dyanne Carenza, Managing Director, Global Trade & Working Capital Solutions, and Matthew Parker-Jones, Senior Vice President, International Commercial Banking, dive into the rising complexity CFOs and treasurers face across the Americas. From fractured supply chains to FX volatility, discover how Scotiabank is helping corporates build resilient, multi-regional strategies with trusted execution and advisory support.

August 22, 202512 min

Midyear IPO Survey: Risk-on for institutional investors

In this episode of Market Points, Michelle Khalili, Managing Director and Global Head, Equity Capital Markets and Corporate Finance Advisory, speaks with Pete Gordon, Director, Equity Capital Markets, about the latest institutional investorsentiment toward IPOs. Drawing from Scotiabank’s recent IPO survey of global institutional investors representing $4 trillion in assets, they discuss growing risk appetite, the return of growth as the top priority over profitability, and the strong interest in AI-driven technology. While macro uncertainty and inflation remain concerns, the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is constructive, with a robust pipeline and accelerating investor demand.