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The Loonie Hour

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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76:53

The Perils of The Green Energy Transition- w/ guest...

The Loonie Hour ·

2024/01/05

We interview energy expert, and popular newsletter writer Doomberg on the green energy transition. Net zero cars, nuclear energy, solar and wind, this is a masterclass on all things energy. There are no solutions, only trade offs, and Doomberg provides the sobering reality Canadians face in the years ahead as governments push climate policy. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26See

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68:20

Is Canada on the Verge of a Debt Crisis?

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/12/29

We discuss Pierre Poilievres video that has gone viral regarding a potential debt crisis in Canada. Our total debt to GDP sits at 305% and is one of the highest in the G20. This has garnered responses from Chrystia Freeland, the mainstream media, and various economists. What does the Loonie Hour think? Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 Try Out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial

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78:38

Canada Mandates Zero-Emission Vehicles During Cost of...

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2023/12/22

All vehicles sold in Canada must be hybrid or electric by 2035. We interviewed transportation energy expert David Rapson to discuss the economic impacts and the viability of the mandates. Reckless population growth running at highest levels in nearly 70 years. Canada CPI still sticky. Financial markets flirting with no landing or a soft landing. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 Try Out

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61:26

Did Central Banks Just Pivot?

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/12/15

The Fed shocks the market with a dovish outlook, forecasts 3 rate cuts next year. Bond yields tumble. Is a soft landing a fantasy or reality? Canadian mortgage rates are falling along with home prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:42

Waiting on the Bank of Canada to Cut Rates

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/12/08

The Bank of Canada held rates again. Markets are expecting 100bps of rate cuts in 2024. Bond yields continue to tumble. Will housing perk up? Keep an eye on US non-farm payrolls. COP 28 brings big promises and big problems for Canadian oil and gas. Who is the most dangerous man in Canada? Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 Check out Addy! The largest institutional-grade commercial real estate

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59:34

Canadian Banks Bracing For a Weaker Economy

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/12/01

Canadian banks reported earnings this week. Nearly all of them significantly increased their provision for loan losses. The economy contracted in Q3. Markets are betting on the BoC to cut rates next year. US still holding up. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 Check out Addy! The largest institutional-grade commercial real estate investing platform in Canada! https://addyinvest.ca/Use our

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76:42

Without Nuclear Canada's Energy Transition is Doomed,...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/11/24

We interview the president of Canadians for Nuclear energy Dr. Chris Keefer to discuss nuclear energy and why the current government has suddenly taken a u-turn on nuclear energy policy. We then discuss the Federal budget update, housing funds and the AirBnb changes coming. CPI in Canada falls back to within the BoC's target, and comments from Tiff Macklem. Check out Canadians for Nuclear Energy: https://www.canfornuclearenergy.org/ Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here:

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69:32

How to Slow Canada's Food Inflation Problem - with...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/11/17

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois aka The Food Professor joins the podcast to discuss food inflation hitting Canadian wallets. His Battle with the Bank of Canada, and the impacts of the carbon tax. Keith and Steve then discuss the recession playbook. US CPI, jobless claims and the bond trade. Are we at a turning point? Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 The Loonie Hour is live in Toronto on November

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59:54

Canada's Biggest Retailers Warn Consumers are Tapped Out

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/11/10

Bank of Canada flags government spending in 2024. Canadian Tire and its chain of retailers warn about weak consumer demand, job cuts. BC Government unveils drastic housing supply changes. Arrive Canada Scam heats up. Feds Jay Powell spooks markets. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 The Loonie Hour is live in Toronto on November 30th! Join us for drinks, appetizers, a live podcast, and Q&A

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69:52

Consumer Confidence in Canada Plummets to Lowest...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/11/03

Confidence plunges as recession hits Canada. Bond yields retrace as Central Banks signal end of hiking cycle. Carbon tax divides Canadian provinces as affordability crunch deepens. Home sales weaken in October. Loonie Hour Live in Toronto tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-live-in-toronto-tickets-742892650917 Check out industry leading BMO ETF’s: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26 Try out Canva for Teams! Get an

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67:51

Bank of Canada Says Inflation Will Return to Target...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/10/27

Bank of Canada holds rates, says global bond yields are doing the tightening. Inflation back to target in 2025. Canadian banks cutting jobs and selling loans. The ECB hits the panic pause. HSBC says the world is at "tipping point". Universal basic income surfaces in Canada. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:45

The Bond Bear Market Could Derail the Global Economy...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/10/20

Economic growth prospects continue to be revised higher, what are we all missing? Inflation slows in Canada. Business outlook sours. Canada's banking regulator succumbs to political pressures. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:21

Canada Will Have the Largest Economic Growth in the...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/10/13

We discuss the implications of the turmoil in the middle east from a markets perspective. The IMF predicts Canada to have the largest economic growth in the G7 next year. US CPI remains sticky, securing central banks to hold rates. Bond volatility continues unabated. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:41

The Canadian Housing Slump is Back On

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/10/06

Recent data out of Vancouver & Toronto points to a marked slowdown in September that looks poised to continue into Q4. Bond yields accelerate higher. Manufacturing data continues to weaken. China Coal usage ramps up. Reserve Bank of Australia moves firmly to the sidelines. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:43

Canadian Economy Accelerating into Hard Landing

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/09/29

Local governments raising taxes as interest payments rise and tax revenues fall. Bond market contagion deepens as yields surge higher. Canadian mortgage renewals becoming a bigger problem. Business and consumer sentiment tumbles. Household savings are depleted. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:28

Bond Market Crushing Soft Landing Hopes

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/09/22

Canada CPI comes in hot. Bond yields ripping higher over inflation concerns. Oil continues to push higher which will act as a hard brake on the economy. Powell dismisses the base case for a soft landing. The Bank of England moves to the sidelines. Airlines in the eye of the storm. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:59

Interest Rates at these Levels Will Break Things- w/...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/09/15

We are joined this week by Canadian credit and housing analyst Ben Rabidoux. Insolvencies are ratcheting higher, the pre-sale market remains the biggest vulnerability. Mortgage rates are starting to break household balance sheets. Immigration is out of control. Canada apartment rents are still rising. The ECB hikes. US inflation still sticky. Try out Canva for Teams! Get an extended 45-day trial here: https://canva.me/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:28

Has the Recession Already Started in Canada?

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/09/08

The Bank of Canada holds interest rates. Q2 GDP unexpectedly contracts, defying Bank of Canada forecasts. Higher mortgage rates are starting to hit households hard. China & Germany have hit the brakes hard. The ECB could shift to the sidelines. US apartment rents are likely to contract in September, with implications on CPI. ---------- Check out Addy! The largest institutional-grade commercial real estate investing platform in Canada! https://addyinvest.ca/properties/altadore-townhomes/ Become a

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60:17

Provincial Governments Urge Bank of Canada to Stop...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/09/01

Canadian banks report rising loan loss provisions. The Federal Government admits to undercounting non-permanent resident growth by a million people. The BC government pleads with the Bank of Canada ahead of the September 06 meeting. The US labour market shows signs of softening. Check out Addy! The largest institutional-grade commercial real estate investing platform in Canada! https://addyinvest.ca/properties/altadore-townhomes/ Become a ONE-YEAR addyONE member for free!Use our promo code

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58:49

Are There Still Issues Brewing Inside the Banks?

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/08/25

The Federal government is back from their housing retreat with no real changes other than a further review into foreign student loopholes. Regional bank stocks are tumbling once again. Jackson Hole, hawkish fed? Fixed mortgage rates back on the climb AGAIN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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