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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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58:58

Fed Hikes Rates Despite Banking Crisis Spreading

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/05/05

Home sales are bouncing back to life across Canada. Calgary Real Estate prices hit new record highs. The banking crisis is far from over as contagion risks start to spread. The Fed hikes rates another 25bps but a pause appears likely. Markets are calling for rate cuts as soon as this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:18

Canadian Wages are Dropping at an Alarming Pace

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/04/28

The housing market continues to turn higher, yet wages are actually rolling over. Latest data shows wage growth is now sharply negative in real terms. Banking issues in the US have not gone away. The Bank of Canada is fully expecting a recession. CN Rail says the recession is already here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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70:03

A Nation Failing To Reach it’s Potential- with guest...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/04/21

Headline inflation falls to 4.2% in March. National house prices are back on the rise with housing starts still falling. Government employees striking across the nation as the cost of living crisis persists, potentially entrenching higher wage inflation. Former head of the Conservative Party Erin O’Toole joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:08

Bank of Canada Calls For Very Soft Landing

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/04/14

The Bank of Canada kept interest rates on hold while raising GDP growth forecasts. Meanwhile, land loans to developers have completely evaporated, sowing the seeds for a supply crunch years down the road. CPI in the US eases but core inflation is proving to be sticky. Warren Buffett takes a surprise trip to Japan. Germany shuts down more nuclear plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:35

TD Bank Becomes The Worlds Most Shorted Bank

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/04/07

Sweeping policy changes are coming on the housing supply front in Vancouver. Meanwhile, TD Bank has become the worlds most shorted bank stock, facing $3.7B of short interest. Is this the end of the US Dollar? Dutch Farmers Revolt ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:13

Big Deficit Spending Will Put Pressure on the Bank of...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/03/31

The Federal Government announced its budget and it was a doozy. More inflationary spending, including money for groceries. The Bank of Canada will have its work cut out for them as there are also signs that the housing market is showing signs of strengthening. Credit spreads suggest there are still issues under the hood within financial markets. Buy NordVPN and win extra subscription time https://nordvpn.com/looniehourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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73:01

Canada Has a Massive Opportunity in the Energy Sector

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/03/24

Canada's oil and gas sector could flourish, enriching the lives of all Canadians while lowering global emissions, the only thing stopping it is politics according to this weeks special guest Andrew Haynes. Andrew is a 20 year expert in the energy sector. Meanwhile, the US Fed continues to push rates higher despite banking issues. Canadian population growth exceeded one million last year. Billions of commercial loans coming due could create more issues for smaller banks. Buy NordVPN and win extra

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69:39

Banking Crisis Puts Pressure on Central Banks

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/03/17

Banking crisis spreading across the US and more issues at Credit Suisse. Is this an isolated event or a potential contagion? What are the market implications for Canada? Bond yields are falling. The ECB raises rates. Canadian Real Estate Prices drop 15%, new listings hit 20 year lows. Buy NordVPN and win extra subscription time https://nordvpn.com/looniehour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:21

A Weaker Canadian Dollar is on the Horizon

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/03/10

The Bank of Canada keeps rate hikes on pause, threatening a weaker currency as other central banks push forward with higher rates. What does this mean for the typical Canadian household? Important Jobs numbers are released. Inflation upside risks. Continued bull market for Canadian energy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:26

Stagflation Grips the Canadian Economy

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/03/03

Canada's GDP was flat in Q4, falling well below the Bank of Canada's forecast. The housing market continues to be starved of inventory as sellers attempt to hold out market conditions. Extend and pretend, amortizations are growing at Canadian banks. Inflation remains sticky across the US and Euro Zone as growth slows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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67:41

A Social Crisis is Brewing in this Country

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/02/24

Inflation in Canada surprised to the downside. However, shelter and food inflation, two things you can't live without- remain elevated. The public sector continues to grow as the entrepreneurial spirit stagnates. Commercial Real Estate remains under pressure. The Market is now more hawkish than the Fed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:52

Central Banks Have Not Yet Won The Fight on Inflation

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/02/17

National home prices in Canada continue to slide, falling 12% on a yearly basis, the deepest slide on record. Signs of sticky inflation persist, suggesting the Bank of Canada might still have more work to do on interest rates. The Wealth gap could explode higher in the next recession. Could interest income from high interest rates actually be easing financial conditions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:34

The Default Cycle Has Just Begun

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/02/10

A big Vancouver Real Estate Developer goes belly up on over $700M in debt. Is this the canary in the coal mine? The Bank of Canada admits they had to pause over extreme household indebtedness. The Fed says disinflation is underway. The yield curve is now the most inverted since the 1980's.Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOURSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:36

What's Lurking in the Canadian Mortgage Market? With...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/02/03

More rate hikes from the Fed, the ECB, and the Bank of England. Are markets overly optimistic about the future of interest rates? Is the Canadian housing market nearing a bottom? We have Ron Butler join us for a guest interview to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in the Canadian mortgage market. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOURSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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60:15

The Bank of Canada Signals a Pause and Takes a...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/01/27

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates another 25bps but has signalled they will pause and hold from here. What does this mean for housing and financial conditions? Is a soft landing achievable or wishful thinking? Consumer confidence is increasing but models suggest there is still near a 50/50 chance of a US recession this year. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOURSee

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67:06

Is this the Last Interest Rate Hike From The Bank of...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/01/20

National house prices continued their slide in December and are now down 17% since peaking. Inflation continues to fall but businesses don't believe we will see 2% inflation anytime soon. Twinkie bets are out, the Bank of Canada is poised for a rate hike next week. Investors are lining up to withdraw nearly $20B worth of funds from private Real Estate.Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin.

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54:51

The Wealth Effect Created One Third Of Inflation

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/01/13

CPI inflation in the US continues to decelerate, right in line with expectations. We discuss the market implications and guess where inflation could be later this year. Canadian Bank CEO's send out a warning to regulators over vulnerable borrowers. The Fed says rising house prices created a wealth effect that boosted inflation. Meanwhile, another central banker says it's not their job to fight climate change. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy

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57:20

More than Half of Borrowers Went With a Variable...

The Loonie Hour ·

2023/01/06

Toronto and Vancouver home sales fell nearly 50% in the month of December. The comps are going to look awful from now until March. Is the Fed looking in the rearview mirror? Why the jobs data is lagging and why it's possible inflation can come down quicker than we might expect. Another recession signal just flashed red. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOURSee

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60:09

Forecasting Another Year of Volatility in 2023

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/12/30

Liquidity is scarce to end the year. Stocks are down, bond yields are rising once again. Delinquencies are set to rise. The boys discuss the outlook for 2023 and provide some forecasts on possible scenarios.Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOURRegister for Loonie Hour Social Hour/ Q&A January 4th: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d39wW5vlRAma-wXUWRvIMgSee

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60:59

Canada Population Growth Hits 50 Year High As...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/12/23

Canada added over 800,000 people to the population, the largest increase going back to the 1970s. The economic machine that is immigrating people and selling them housing continues to churn. CPI inflation remains rather sticky, leaving the Bank of Canada with some difficult decisions in January. Stock market volatility remains elevated as recession risks remain firmly anchored. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of

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