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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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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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67:40

A Decade of Zero Returns for Passive Investors?

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/12/16

National home prices continue to slide lower, now down 16% since peaking in March. US headline inflation continues to move lower but the Fed ain't pivoting! More rate hikes from the US, Europe and England this week. Could passive investors see little to no returns for several decades?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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65:03

Interest Rates Have Likely Peaked, What's Next For...

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2022/12/09

The Bank of Canada raised rates another 50bps, however they are now signaling a pause is in order. What are the implications for markets moving forward? More stress in the housing market, government spending sprees, and the probabilities of a financial crisis. 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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65:07

Is The Bank of Canada Ready To Hit Pause?

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2022/12/02

Canadian GDP growth slows ahead of Bank of Canada rate hike next week. Is the Bank of Canada nearing the end of their rate hike cycle? Retail sales are flat over the past few years and housing is now falling. Jerome Powell readies the market for an easing, bond yields fall as growth slows.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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63:50

Nearly 13% of all Mortgages in Canada Have Become...

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2022/11/25

Bank of Canada says half of fixed payment variable rate mortgages have reached their trigger rates and this means that about 13% of all outstanding mortgages are interest only, paying no principal. Meanwhile, the BC Government introduces more housing changes. And China is back into lockdown threatening the outlook for oil demand. 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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62:39

Some of the Smartest Investors Get Duped By Massive...

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2022/11/18

National house prices slid lower in October, bringing the total price decline to 15% since peaking earlier this year. Some lenders are starting to lay off staff as mortgage applications dry up. While inflation has peaked, recent data suggests it remains quite sticky at 6.9% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the lads discuss the ongoing fraud story of FTX. 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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62:37

One of Canada’s Largest private mortgage lenders...

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2022/11/11

Romspen, one of Canada’s prominent private mortgage lenders with $3.2-billion in assets under management, is freezing investor redemptions, citing some trouble with loan repayments. Anecdotal evidence is piling up for a hard landing in Canada. Everywhere you look there is something blowing up, including FTX which was the worlds second largest crypto currency exchange. Inflation continues to turn lower with US CPI dropping more than expected in October. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code:

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58:20

Interest Rates Need to Go Higher, Powell Crushes...

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2022/11/04

The Fed raised rates another 75bps and says there is still work to be done. Keith makes the case for a hard landing in the months ahead. Big tech stocks continue to get crushed. Meanwhile, the Canadian government has promised to ramp up immigration targets to 500,000 by 2025, with part of the objective to support the housing market. Affordable housing be damned! 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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59:43

Did the Bank of Canada Just Wave the White Flag?

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/10/28

The Bank of Canada hiked a dovish 50bps this week, contrary to market expectations for a larger move. Is the Bank of Canada the first to throw in the towel? What are the implications for the Loonie? Meanwhile, new home sales are tanking in Canada, falling more than 90% in Toronto. Financial stability risks are increasing as we await another jumbo hike from the US Fed next week.Live Event at the Hockey Hall of Fame is now SOLD OUT! Thank you!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:52

Inflation Coming Down Too Slowly For The Bank of Canada

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2022/10/21

Canadian inflation continues to decelerate on a rate of change basis but it's coming down too slowly for markets. This is setting the Bank of Canada up for another jump rate hike next week. National house prices continue to slide lower as mortgage rates move towards 6%. Troubles continue to brew in Japan and the UK as sovereign debt issues mount.Loonie Hour Live at Hockey Hall of Fame Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-live-at-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-tickets-444973617067See

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69:17

Canadian Government Faces Surging Interest Payments

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2022/10/14

Another hot inflation print out of the US will keep the Fed from pivoting. Rates are moving higher and we should see 6% mortgage rates in Canada come November. How will the economy digest this? Interest expenses are surging not just at the household level but at the sovereign level. This is where the risks are today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:42

Bank of Canada Says Another Jump Rate Hike Coming in...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/10/07

Tiff Macklem says more rate hikes are coming and the job is not done yet. When was the last time a central bank engineered a soft landing? We are nearing a financial mishap. What do Canada's smartest housing people think about the future of the Real Estate market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:05

Financial Markets Just Broke & The Economy Is Next

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/09/30

Turmoil in the UK as surging interest rates nearly collapsed the entire pension system. The Bank of England is now doing QE with double digit inflation. Pressure is mounting on the Fed but there is no imminent pivot. Canadian GDP remains flat despite record immigration growth, human stimulus is masking a recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:58

The Fed Wants Stocks And House Prices To Keep Dropping

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/09/23

National house prices in Canada have now endured their largest correction dating back to 2005. Meanwhile, the Fed hiked rates another 75bps and has made it clear it wants stocks and house prices lower. Currency markets are going crazy. Buckle up, things are about to get interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:37

Canadian Households Lost Nearly $1T in Wealth Last...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/09/16

Canadian household wealth fell by nearly one trillion last quarter with house prices dropping. More cheques are coming in the mail to fight inflation, and with that more rate hikes from the central banks too! Inflation is trending lower but remains sticky, and something markets will be paying close attention to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:22

Bank of Canada Delivers Another Massive Rate Hike...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/09/09

The Bank of Canada, Australia and the Euro zone all raised interest rates this week. The US dollar continues to strengthen, placing stress on some of the worlds major currencies. We are only six months into this rate hiking cycle but already stresses are emerging in various corners of the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:03

Bank of Canada To Deliver Another Jumbo Rate Hike...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/09/02

Twinkies are on the line, as the gents place their wagers for the Bank of Canada next week. A surprise miss on Q2 GDP in Canada suggests further weakness for Q3. No Fed pivot coming suggests more pain ahead as the bear market rally fades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:25

Canadian Banks Positioning for Soft Landing?

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/08/26

Canadian banks announced earnings and are increasing their loan loss provisions, but likely not enough considering the outlook for the nations housing market. The Canadian dollar continues to perform well thanks to the energy bull market. Europe is bracing for a deep recession and a full blown energy crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:24

Canadian Housing Market Dropping at Quickest Pace...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/08/19

Seasonally adjusted average house prices have now dropped the most since the 1980's. Inflation is subsiding but central banks are determined to push ahead, even if it means creating a recession. China is facing deep economic issues and cut interest rates. Inflation hits double digits in England and Germany turns on the Nuclear reactors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:20

Bear Market Rally On Softer Inflation Data

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/08/12

US inflation has made the turn and is now trending lower, but will it fall enough to allow central banks to pivot? Markets are ripping on potentially false hopes. Commodities continue to look favourable over the medium term, and more bearish predictions for the Canadian housing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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