1. WHAT IS UP
WITH THE
STOCK MARKET
Presenter Name:
Paul Young CPA
CGA
Date: April 14,
2023

2. PAUL YOUNG - BIO
Contact information email: paul.young_cga@outlook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-young-055632b/
CPA, CGA
(1996)
Academia (PF1,
FA4, FN2, MU1.
and MS2)
SME –
Customer
Success
Management
SME – Risk
Management
SME – Close,
Consolidate and
Reporting
SME – Public
Policy
SME –
Emerging
Technology
SME – Business
Process Change
SME – Financial
Solutions
SME –
Macro/Micro
Indicators
SME – Supply
Chain
Management
SME – Data, AI,
Security, and
Platform
SME – Internal
Controls and
Auditing
SME –
Sustainability
and ESG
Reporting

3. AGENDA
• Commodities (Key)
• TSX – Canada
• United States Market
• Audit
• Corporate Reporting
• Automation
• Threats of geopolitical risks and events
• Canada and USA scorecards
• New Zealand and Australia
• Asia
• Middle East and Africa
• South America
• Key Blogs
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4. COMMODITIES
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5. CANADA AND STOCK MARKET
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6. UNITED STATES – STOCK MARKET
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7. OECD AND INFLATION

8. OECD AND GDP GROWTH

9. G7

10. STOCK MARKET /
WORLD
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Markets - October
2021.pdf

11. AUDIT
Blog – A new eye on audit quality using Data and AI - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blog-new-eye-
audit-quality-using-data-ai-paul-young/?published=t
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12. CORPORATE REPORTING CHALLENGES
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Here is my work on close, consolidate, and reporting -
https://ibm.box.com/s/i7efp948qvb5l8bt96y8sigsup8yes2u
Here is my work on ESG - https://ibm.box.com/s/vmyitcackqevvm1hcxv7wke6gudrpnce

13. CRISIS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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How Data and AI can help better safeguard assets through better
Emergency and Crisis Management Planning and Reporting
Emergency and Crisis Management planning and reporting are
growing important as both public and private sectors look at
better ways to safeguard their assets. This presentation discusses
how organizations can embrace Industry 4.0, monitoring, Data,
and AI as part of defining their policies and procedures when it
comes to business continuity and disaster planning and
reporting.
My video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyMy6Fnsbcw
My presentation:
https://ibm.box.com/s/oi8wxfsbwea7xfiiy076ki7qrafirobr

14. AUTOMATION /
BUSINESSES
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Here is my latest look at automation including the use of robots and Robotic Process Automation
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/automation-robots-and-machine-learning
Blog – How to ensure structural integrity of buildings using better risk management -
https://ibm.box.com/s/rsp6p9tez8uru9fo0wu5d13bxt7rtrr0
Blog - Cobots lead the future of the global industrial robotics market - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blog-cobots-
lead-future-global-industrial-robotics-market-young/?published=t
Blog - Almost all workers will be required to learn new digital skills in the next decade -
By the time we hit 2030, almost all workers in the UK (90 percent) will be required to learn new digital skills to do their
jobs, a new report from CRM provider Salesforce and analyst firm IDC argues.
Blog – How to Reform STEM – Education and Training - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-reform-stem-education-
training-paul-young/?published=t
How to improve job quality - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-best-to-improve-job-quality-for-canadians

15. ESG REPORTING
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Blog - Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project -
“When it comes to disclosure, investors have told us what they want,” Gensler tweeted in early August. “It’s now time for the
commission to take the baton.”
However, it would be practically impossible for the SEC to require all the above-listed information in one expansive rule. In
addition, though it might please climate change activists, it would alienate issuers and bring heaps of scorn from the business
lobby. More importantly, though, it could violate a bedrock principle of SEC disclosure mandates: materiality.
Disclosures are material when they are reasonably likely to impact a company’s financial condition or operating performance.
Therefore, they are the most important to investors, to use the definition of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
https://www.cfo.com/regulation/2021/08/materiality-question-dogs-secs-esg-disclosure-project/
Here is my work - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/introductory-to-esg-and-sustainability-reportingpptx

16. ESG REPORTING
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Blog – Sustainability and ESG Reporting – How best to Manage the Supply Chain to Achieve Net Zero - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-
055632b_4-steps-supply-chain-leaders-can-take-now-activity-7038135133589176320-_CHz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Supply chain is critical aspect of day to day lives. The supply chain itself has many variables as part of taking the goods out of the ground and then getting
the finished product to market.
Here are key challenges that is facing the supply chain management as part of moving to net zero
1.Map your supply chain
2.Identified strategic suppliers
3.Build collaboration between suppliers and business partners partners
4.Align KPIS to a sustainability set
https://www.gep.com/blog/strategy/net-zero-emissions-supply-chain-sustainability
https://www.edie.net/nine-top-tips-for-making-your-supply-chains-more-sustainable-and-resilient/
Additional Links:
Blog - Sustainability and ESG Reporting - Developing key Policies related to Waste and Pollution - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-
055632b_waste-management-critical-for-businesses-activity-7038127159349039104-
66VS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

17. ESG
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Blog – Sustainability and ESG Reporting – How best to be a leader in Resource Stewardship -
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_resource-stewardship-activity-7038124098052382720-
JjNS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Biodiversity - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_what-is-biodiversity-and-how-does-it-
affect-activity-7038115093066223617-CUHj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
GRI
https://w ww.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_data-collection-for-gri-biodiversity-standard-activity-
7037785203137789952-4gxk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Data Management - https://ibm.box.com/s/9ywac1v9au8txdb5u95ey51qcfsz5jwf
ESG and Sustainability Reporting - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_survey-details-data-
officers-priorities-activity-7035607408462749696-_bXQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Supply chain - https://ibm.box.com/s/0lwsz1703mzbdnk2yu0lbs3lxvfbbhuj

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I have done work on risk and compliance including discussing regulatory challenges like sustainability -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/strengthen-internal-controls-and-compliance-through-data-and-ai-as-part-
of-the-regulatory-and-corporate-reporting-cyclepptx

19. GEOPOLITICAL RISKS
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Blog – How best to manage Geopolitical Events as part of Safeguarding Assets.
Geopolitical risks are nothing new for the public and private sectors as geopolitical risks have been around for
decades. AI and Data can be used as part of mitigating geopolitical risks for both the public and private sectors.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-mitigate-geopolitical-risks-as-part-of-safeguarding-your-assets
1. Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
2. Water shortages
3. Political stability
4. Rise of Cybersecurity attacks
5. Mitigating against future pandemics
6. Rise of inflation
7. Supply chain disruption
8. Iran elections
9. Adjusting to the new normal
10.Ukraine invasion by Russia
11.Development of natural resources in a sustainable way

20. WORKING WITH WEATHER SERVICES AND
ANALYTICS
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Blog – Weather Services and Analytics integration with Data and AI
The role of weather data will continue to play a key role with private and public sector forecasting, budgeting, and
reporting cycles. This link discusses weather analytics and services as part of integrating those areas with Data and
AI as part of better managing climate change-related issues.
https://ibm.box.com/s/p9yzecfcp956l2d7jh25uflo3q8uof6j

21. SCORECARDS – CANADA AND UNITED
STATES
Here is my latest work - Blog – Canada – Economic and Fiscal Scorecard –
- High inflation here to stay for a while.
- High cost of housing (lack of affordable options.
- Issues with getting goods out of the ground to market.
- Risk of a brain drain.
- Inability of all levels of government to build a resilient supply chain
- Government stability
- Trade protectionism / trade wars
- Labor shortages
Additional Links:
Canada - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/fiscal-and-economic-scorecard-canada-february-2023-and-
january-2023pptx
USA - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/scorecard-key-metrics-the-united-states-january-2023-and-
february-2023pptx
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22. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
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The ASX 200 has been green 11 of the last 13 sessions, up 5.8% in a V-shaped fashion.
Materials led thanks to gains from lithium and gold miners
Chinese lithium names like Ganfeng and Tianqi surged more than 6% as analysts
expect prices to rebound after a sharp fall and further industry consolidation as small
players exit
Financials were higher, with the Index closing the week out at a 5-week high
Tech was a little choppy, with the Index fading from session highs of 0.95%

23. GDP PER CAPITA
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24. CHINA GDP
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The Chief Asia-Pacific Economist of S&P Global Ratings says the agency has adjusted its forecast for the
China's GDP growth this year from 4-point-8 percent to 5-point-5 percent. He told CGTN reporter Yang
Shanshan the move comes amid a recovery led by consumption and services.
YANG SHANSHAN, Beijing "Why do you decide to adjust China's GDP growth forecast to 5.5% this year?"
LOUIS KUIJS, Asia Pacific Chief Economist, S&P Global Ratings "So last time we did our forecast was last
November of 2022. At that time, we didn't know what the government would do with the COVID policy and how
the reopening would look like. So now, we have more information with that, it looks like from the data we have
seen the first part of this year, that this is a pretty decent recovery. You know it's still early, we felt that on the
whole, we want to raise our forecast a bit, reflecting that data from the first part of this year and what we expect
to see in terms of consumption and the other part of the economy."

25. AUSTRALIA GDP
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WestpacCoasttoCoas
t2021December.pdf

26. LATEST FORECAST
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27. MIDDLE EAST AND
AFRICA
Source - https://www.mappr.co/thematic-maps/richest-arab-
countries/
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28. EMEA
GROWTH
• Source -
https://www.reuters.com/world/eu
rope/euro-zone-rebounds-
strongly-inflation-above-ecb-
target-2021-07-30/
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29. SOUTH AMERICA
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Latin America’s economies held up well last year despite the shocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
and global interest rate hikes. In 2022, the region’s economy expanded by nearly 4 percent,
employment recovered strongly, and the service sector rebounded from the damage caused by the
pandemic.
Inflationary pressures are receding in many countries due to the early and determined efforts of central
banks as well as lower global prices of food and energy. However, core inflation (that is, excluding food
and energy), remains high at around 8 percent in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile (and somewhat higher in
Colombia but lower in Peru).

30. 1. Blog - Data Breaches Cost Companies $4.24M Per Incident On Average https://www.cfo.com/cyber-security-technology/2021/07/data-breaches-cost-companies-4-24m-per-incident-on-
average/ I have done many blogs on data privacy, protection, security, and data governance: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_what-is-data-fabric-activity-
6826126720932941824-08Zb
2. SEC may require climate risk disclosures in expanded 10-Ks: Gensler -
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:6826481598666567681?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28*%2Curn%3Ali%3AugcPost%3A682648159866656
7681%29
3. Blog – What is new for regulatory reporting and the accounting standards - https://ibm.box.com/s/x973uioy6ozwkzw7yvqaa07wdldp8gld
4. Blog – Insurance and Climate Change - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_how-do-you-insure-yourself-against-climate-activity-6823919255478792192-Zq7f
5. Blog - Top 8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2021 - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_top-8-supply-chain-technology-trends-for-activity-
6826091811476516864-dvAx
1. Hyperautomation
2. Digital Supply Chain Twin (DSCT)
3. Immersive Experience and Applications
4. Edge Ecosystems
5. Supply Chain Security
6. Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
7. Embedded AI and Analytics
8. Augmented Data Intelligence
6. Blog - Cyber Attackers Could Weaponize Operational Tech to Harm Humans - Companies can reduce risk by implementing a security control framework.
https://www.mhlnews.com/global-supply-chain/article/21170603/cyber-attackers-could-weaponize-operational-tech-to-harm-
humans?utm_source=IY+IW+QM+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS210723103&o_eid=7930I4506489J2B&rdx.ident=%5Bobject+Object%5D&oly_enc_id=7930I45064
89J2B
1. Blog - Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blog-improving-cybersecurity-
means-understanding-how-paul-young/?published=t
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31. SUMMARY
• Summary
• Concerns over housing debt and affordable
housing are driving down markets
• Access to critical metals has become a
growing concerns for countries trying to shift to
cleaner economic policies
• Lack of focus on systemic issues with inflation
• Supply chain disruptions continue to plague
global supply chains
• High inflation is challenge for global central
banks
• Threat of recession continues to rise each
week
• Bear market could lead to issues with pension
solvency
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Blog – Stock Market Analysis for Week-Ending April 14, 2023
Summary:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Friday, but notched a positive week, as investors assessed
a weak retail sales report that dented enthusiasm around a stronger-than-expected start to
corporate earnings.
The 30-stock Dow
dropped 143.22 points, or about 0.42%, to 33,886.47. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to 4,137.64. Meanwhile,
the Nasdaq Composite
slid 0.35% to 12,123.47.
The Dow, however, notched its fourth-straight positive week, rising 1.2%. The S&P 500 and the
Nasdaq, meanwhile, nabbed their fourth positive week in five. The broad-market index added
0.79% for the week, while the Nasdaq ticked higher by 0.29%.
Source - https://www
.cnbc.com/2023/04/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Addit
i onal Sources:
Lithium price and supply - https://www
.investorsobserver
.com/news/qm-news/4619971545111386
Oil Product
i on - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-import-prices-fall-more-130519523.html
LNG Product
i on - https://www
.investorsobserver
.com/news/qm-pr/8458744909354243
GDP Growth - https://www
.weforum.org /agenda/2023/04/imf-global-growth-weakest-in-30-years-top-
economics-news-2023/