
The Loonie Hour
Business & Economics Podcasts
The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
Language:
English
Website:
https://rss.com/podcasts/steve
Episodes
Are Property Rights in Vancouver at Risk? - w/ guest Tom Isaac
3/6/2026
The Federal government enters into a rights agreement with the Musqueam First Nations covering most of Metro Vancouver. What are the implications? We discuss with expert lawyer Tom Isaac. We also discuss the ongoing housing slump, the war in Iran, energy and fertilizer prices.
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Duration:01:35:06
A War of Attrition — Missiles, Oil, and Global Power
3/3/2026
Doomberg joins the show to discuss the conflict in the Persian Gulf. We discuss the implications for defense systems, oil and gas markets, and the Chinese economy. We also discuss the future of energy projects in Canada under a Carney government.
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Disclaimer:
The information within our content is not intended to be or construed as investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before putting a "loonie" into any of these financial markets.
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Duration:01:11:10
From Condos to Credit: The Cracks Are Widening
2/27/2026
Toronto new condo sales fall to lowest levels since 1981. The private credit crunch is accelerating with SAAS stocks plunging. Electricity consumption is surging, creating social frictions and challenges for new data centres. The bull case for commodities.
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✉️ Media & Real Estate Inquries: steve@stevesaretsky.com
Stay up to date on industry information -
📫 My Real Estate Substack:
https://stevesaretsky.substack.com
📫 The Loonie Hour Substack:
https://looniehour.substack.com/about
📊➡️ Loonie Hour Socials: https://linktr.ee/looniehour
🎙️ Listen to the Podcast on Your Preferred Platform:
https://linktr.ee/looniehour
Disclaimer:
The information within our videos is not intended to be or construed as investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before putting a "loonie" into any of these financial markets.
#LoonieHour #macroeconomics #canadianrealestate
Duration:01:08:42
Canada's Productivity Crisis is Suffocating the Economy- w/guest Trevor Tombe
2/20/2026
We are joined by economist and policy advisor Trevor Tombe to discuss Canada's productivity crisis, the urgency to harness our natural resources and eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. We also discuss the tensions in Iran and the problems brewing in the private credit market.
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Duration:01:34:04
Canada Has Failed to Uphold Private Property Rights- w/ guest Tom Isaac
2/13/2026
First Nations lawyer Tom Isaac joins the show to discuss the perils of DRIPA, and the missteps of the BC government in protecting private property rights. Does the country have the ability to approve major natural resource projects?
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Duration:01:26:55
Precious Metals, Crypto, and the SAAS Crash
2/6/2026
Precious metals, and crypto are crashing. Ai is now threatening SAAS valuations. This is all putting pressure on private credit markets. Is the US economy entering deflation? Canada brings back EV rebates. Home sales tumble further in January.
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Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact investors@neighbourhood.com.
Check out Saily at https://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!
Duration:01:08:18
Central Banks Push Back Against Rate Cuts
1/30/2026
The Bank of Canada holds rates. The Fed turns hawkish. Gold and commodities ripping higher as geopolitical risks intensify. The International Monetary Fund suggests Canada needs to fix its own internal trade barriers. US warship arrives in the Middle East.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact investors@neighbourhood.com.
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:18:39
Canada Cuts Trade Deal with China
1/23/2026
Carney cuts a deal with China, deviating away from US policy. The World Economic Forum kicks off with heated speeches. Canadian food inflation accelerates. The battle for Greenland and the race to secure critical minerals. Toronto pre-sales hit 40 year lows.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact investors@neighbourhood.com.
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:09:28
The Cost of Living Crisis- w/guest David Chilton
1/16/2026
David Chilton, author of 'The Wealthy Barber' joins the pod. We discuss housing, the cost of living, and how Canadians can get ahead. Postgame includes the coercion of the Federal Reserve, China's whopping trade surplus, and Germany's failed energy policy.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact investors@neighbourhood.com.
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:17:09
Will Canadian Oil be Replaced by Venezuela?
1/9/2026
Trump captures Maduro, plans to reinvigorate Venezuela oil. What are the impacts on Canadian oil? US National security implications, critical minerals, and the quest for Greenland.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:04:57
Precious Metals Screaming Higher into 2026
1/2/2026
Gold jumped more than 60% over the past year, and silver is now ripping higher. A warning sign for 2026? Good intentions gone bad, First Nations reconciliation. Widespread fraud hits Minnesota.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:00:58:22
Canada's House Price Declines Should Continue in 2026
12/26/2025
Toronto new home sales fall to lowest levels on records for the year. The Federal Government wants to bring foreign buyers back. The boys make their 2026 predictions with guest Ben Rabidoux. Currency volatility, falling rents, and the rise of right wing governments.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Fundraiser by Running Night Club - Let's run together to raise funds for Moisson Laurentides and help local families! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/courir-pour-nourrir/
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Duration:01:04:46
Canada Records Sharpest Population Decline in 80 Years
12/19/2025
Canada's population shrinks for the first time in years. Vacancies surge. House prices are still falling, now down 21% from the peak. Private credit price discovery. Ford cancels EV push.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Fundraiser by Running Night Club - Let's run together to raise funds for Moisson Laurentides and help local families! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/courir-pour-nourrir/
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:00:56:58
Fed Cuts Rates, Brings Back QE Stimulus- w/ guest Jim Iuorio
12/12/2025
Canada's largest brokerage calls for falling home prices in 2026. Fed starts buying short term treasuries and says it's not QE. We are joined by guest Jim Iuorio to discuss Fed rate cuts, fiscal bazookas and risk assets.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Check out Jim's podcast The Futures Edge: https://www.youtube.com/@futuresedgepodcast
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Duration:01:08:13
Is Canada on the Verge of a Commodities Boom? - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot
12/5/2025
What does the Alberta MOU really mean? Tanker bans. Nutrien potash terminal derails BC’s Eby. Alberta poised for Ai power centers. Bank of Canada and the Fed on deck.
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Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:26:09
Carney & Alberta Reach a Deal for an Oil Pipeline
11/28/2025
Carney and Smith sign a memorandum of understanding on a pipeline. Saskatchewan signs potash agreement. Toronto new home sales slow to near zero. Are government stats concealing the poverty line?
Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-investor-series-with-ben-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!
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Duration:01:09:45
The Housing Bust Isn't Over Yet
11/21/2025
Home prices are still moving lower despite home sales improving. Canada inflation data steady. Risk assets selling off. Bond yields surging in Japan, the world's most indebted nation. BC cancels Net Zero auto sales target.
Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-investor-series-with-ben-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:09:06
Can Canada's Auto Sector Survive?
11/14/2025
We are joined by guest Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association. Tariffs, China EV's, and Canada's role in the EV race. What is the future of the Canadian auto sector?
Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-investor-series-with-ben-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:16:34
Canada's $78B Fiscal Bazooka - w/ guest Sean Speer
11/7/2025
Housing slump continues. Tensions flare over First Nations land claims. Carney's $78B fiscal bazooka drops. Can the budget fix what ails Canada? Emissions caps and pipelines. With guest and former economic policy advisor Sean Speer.
Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!
Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!
Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
Duration:01:25:25
Bank of Canada Warns of Structural Decline
10/31/2025
Bank of Canada and the Fed cut rates by 25bps. BoC warns of lower living standards. Richmond First Nations dispute causing financing issues. Bill Gates pivots on climate change.
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Duration:01:15:18