SSAB -January 30, 2026

PLOP go the METALS! Why?! The USD! Because of Trump! What about China?End of the month and the last day at the office (for now) and…podcasting ideas for everybody!Should I stay in Winnipeg?Uganda, Dubai, London and Paris! Guy from Uganda has been here 20 years! Never been back. Another lady from Dubai, says Winnipeg is good! Two university-aged ladies? Want to travel!Got my driver’s license in the mail!And met my babysitter from childhood!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great weekend!! 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:38 Life in Winnipeg: Adjusting to the Cold02:22 Daily Routine and Work Life03:03 Contemplating the Future: China or Winnipeg?04:37 Conversations with Colleagues09:09 Comparing Living Standards: Winnipeg vs. China12:56 Challenges and Considerations of Moving17:49 Financial Calculations and Final Thoughts18:22 Introduction to My Background18:31 AI Automations and My Goals19:42 Market Movements and Gold Prices21:06 Global Economic Factors24:16 China's Influence on the Market28:04 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections31:46 Podcast Ideas and Conclusion