In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap Podcast, host Patrick Briscoe, a financial planner at Bayswater Wealth Management - IPC Investment Corporation, shares four essential investing principles to navigate challenging economic times. He explores why market movements often disconnect from economic news, why the best minds are working for investors, and how political events have little long-term impact on market performance. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode will provide reassurance and a framework for staying the course during market uncertainty.   [0:14] Overview of the four investing principles [1:30] Principle #1: Markets are forward-looking—today's news is already priced in [3:45] Principle #2: The economy is not the market—why economic data often lags market movements [5:30] Principle #3: The best minds are working for you—why great companies adapt and thrive [7:15] Principle #4: Markets generally aren’t political—long-term investing outweighs short-term political shifts   To learn more about Patrick and his team, visit bayswaterwealth.ca