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The Loonie Hour

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The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

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United States

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The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Canadian Jobs Market is Weaker Than You Think

2/14/2025
Immigration outflows are not being fully counted by stats Canada, making the labour market appear stronger than it is. Banks are now writing 100% LTV mortgages on new condos. US inflation is accelerating and the Fed is done cutting. Canada names their new Fentanyl Czar. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:13

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Canada's Fentanyl Crisis & Corruption- w/guest Sam Cooper

2/7/2025
Canada's top investigative reporter and fentanyl expert Sam Cooper joins the show. How bad is the fentanyl problem, what does Trump want to see, and who will become Canada's fentanyl Czar? Corruption runs deep as policy makers turn a blind eye to the deepening drug crisis. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more Protect your online data and secure your privacy with Incogni! Check them out using our link: www.incogni.com/looniehour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:08

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Tariff Wars in Canada- w/ guest Danielle Smith

1/31/2025
We are joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss trade negotiations, the currency, and our natural resources. The Bank of Canada cuts rates again. Policy makers preparing for helicopter money, and more global uncertainty. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! Also have an read for CIRA which is audio only through the TPX network. I believe their ad ops will do that and insert as a midroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:22:08

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Political Turmoil as Public Sentiment Swings to the Right

1/24/2025
Canada's CPI inflation slowed in December. Will inflation perk up again this year? The bond market says one more rate cut for the Bank of Canada. Policy makers are swinging to the right as public sentiment shifts. Scrapping the Carbon tax and Capital gains tax. The UK debt market barreling towards a crisis provides insights for other western countries on managing deficits. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:06

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Are Tariffs Looming on Canadian Oil?

1/17/2025
Alberta refuses to sign on with Trudeau's proposed retaliatory tariffs. Toronto new condo sales hit 28 year lows as property taxes surge. Is Mark Carney the next prime minister already? US CPI cools, bringing relief to the bond market. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:47

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Trudeau Resigns, Leaving Parliament Frozen for Months- w/guest Kate Harrison

1/10/2025
Unpacking the Trudeau prorogation. When will the next federal election be? Budget deficit is likely larger than $62B. Canadian oil exports to the US hit record highs. UK Gilt market having another crisis moment. China bond market forecasting more doom. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out Kate Harrison and her team's work at Summa Strategies here! https://summastrategies.ca/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:26

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Wild & Unexpected Predictions for 2025

1/3/2025
Bond yields will tumble amidst debt deflation in China, propelling lower mortgage rates in Canada and higher house prices. The US stock market will see a large correction and usher in a recession in the US. The Euro will crash as the German economy sinks. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:38

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Sovereign Debt Markets Facing Turmoil in 2025?

12/27/2024
Bond yields rising as central banks cut rates. Canadian housing faces rising defaults in new construction space. China’s bond market flashes red, awaiting giant stimulus. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:12

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Chaos in Ottawa! Budget Deficit Explodes to $62B

12/20/2024
Finance minister Freeland resigns, Trudeau government hangs in the balance. Budget deficit explodes to $62B, surpassing the fiscal guardrails. The Loonie tumbles dropping to 69 cents. The US Fed cuts rates, says inflation target won't be hit until 2027. Coal usage hits record highs on Chinese demand. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:14

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Bank of Canada will Keep Cutting Rates into Falling Loonie- w/ guest Ben Rabidoux

12/13/2024
Bank of Canada slashes rates by another 50bps. The Labour market is getting worse. The Fed might be done cutting rates later this year but the BoC isn't. Rents continue to drop in major metros. Record supply under construction. Immigration system needs an overhaul as asylum claims surge. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:40

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Toronto Condo Completions are Heading to Zero by 2030

12/6/2024
Housing sales plunging means no new housing by 2030. Former BoC governor Poloz says we are in a recession. Canadian businesses struggling with Canada Post strikes. Powell at the Fed signals rate cuts might be over. Bank of Canada on deck next week. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:15

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Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot

11/29/2024
Vibecession in Canada. Jobs not keeping pace with immigration. Emissions cap and Trump tariffs, what is the fate of the Canadian energy sector? GST holiday gets a boost in Ontario. The Eurozone continues to circle the drain in large part due to poor energy policy. Check out Heather Exner-Pirot's Research Here: https://heatherexnerpirot.com/about Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! Check out, Subscribe, and Support Rich's YouTube Channel for your weekly IceCap Canadian Market Wrap Here: https://www.youtube.com/@IceCapAssetManagement?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:50

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Real Estate Developers are Failing at an Alarming Rate

11/22/2024
Developer Insolvencies Surge to 10 year high. Private Credit funds shut the gates. Inflation ticks higher, stoking concerns for the Bank of Canada. No GST for the holidays, Trudeau opens up the cheque book. Budget deficit concerns increase. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:54

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Canadian Pensions Facing Financial Repression

11/15/2024
The Canadian dollar continues to weaken. Canada Pension plans gets political, potentially locking capital in Canada. The German economy continues to sputter. Housing activity bounces on rate cut optimism. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:52

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How Canada's Immigration System Imploded- w/ guest Mikal skuterud

11/8/2024
Canada's immigration demise was years in the making. Trump gets back to the White House, what are the market implications? Stocks, crypto and bond yields surge higher. The Federal government continues to punish the Oil & gas sector, implementing defacto production caps. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:17:06

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The Canadian Dollar Falls to a Four Year Low

11/1/2024
The Canadian dollar has tumbled to its lowest levels in 4 years. Canada GDP slows, sets the stage for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. US election to bring increased volatility to financial markets. The UK gilt market gets its second warning. The German industrial base is suffocating. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:36

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Bank of Canada Delivers Jumbo Rate Cut- w/ guest Tian Yang

10/25/2024
The Bank of Canada delivered a 50bps rate cut and signalled more to come. The Bond market hasn't budged. Money is still flowing out of China as the economy wobbles. The Trudeau government announces immigration cuts, population growth to zero next year. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! Variant Perception research https://www.variantperception.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:21

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Financial Markets Anticipate the Next Round of Easy Money

10/18/2024
Canada CPI falls well below expectations, sets up a jumbo rate cut next week. European Central bank slashes rates again. Stocks, the USD dollar, and gold all rise on an easing of financial conditions. Will the bond vigilantes return? Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:30

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Bond Yields, Oil Prices, and Inflation Moving Higher as Central Banks Cut Rates

10/11/2024
The Federal government proposes an empty land tax. Former BoC deputy governor says 50bps cut is coming. Oil prices move higher along with long term bond yields. US CPI comes in hotter than expected. Central banks easing globally into higher inflation? Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:07

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The Race to Zero, Liquidity Measures Turning Higher

10/4/2024
Central banks are aggressively easing and liquidity measures are turning up. Geopolitical conflict is ramping up, putting upwards pressure on oil prices, could this stoke another wave of inflation? Toronto and Vancouver Real Estate see rising inventory levels despite lower rates. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:18