As the cost of doing business continues to rise and supply continues to lag we explored a number of pressing topics with one of RBC's most respected and experienced investment strategists.  Listen in as we discuss the current economic state.

Buoyed by ultra-low interest rates and fiscal stimulus, financial markets calmed and stocks rose to record levels as economic normalization drew closer and the recovery progressed.

The economy has been resilient, and it has been this very strength, combined with inflationary pressures, that has pushed central banks to raise interest rates aggressively over the past year.