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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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62:37

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

The Loonie Hour ·

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...

The Loonie Hour ·

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

The Loonie Hour ·

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

The Loonie Hour ·

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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62:36

Bubbles Are Bursting in Two of the Largest Housing...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/08/05

Will the Central banks cave on their inflation mandate in the eyes of weakening economic data? The Bank of England just raised interest rates 50bps and says a recession is all but guaranteed for the fourth quarter and that it will last well into next year. The Canadian housing market continues to roll over, with both Vancouver & Toronto Real Estate markets experiencing multi-decade lows in housing sales. Toronto house prices dropped nearly 4% in the month of July. Financial stresses continue to

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56:50

The Recession is Here, When Will Central Banks Pivot?

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/07/29

The US federal Reserve raised interest rates another 75bps. More interestingly is that Powell will be removing forward guidance, and all future rate hikes are now data dependent. The US then recorded the second consecutive quarter of negative GDP, indicating a technical recession. Bond yields are falling on the news, and the all important Canada 5 year bond yield is now down nearly 100bps since peaking last month, indicating an upcoming decline in fixed rate mortgages.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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61:31

The End of Negative Rates In Europe & Bank Runs in China

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/07/22

CPI inflation in Canada came in at a 40 year high, but was below market expectations. Has inflation peaked from a rate of change perspective? Meanwhile, in the economic fantasy land that is the European Union, the ECB raised rates by 50bps, brining interest rates to zero. The end of negative rates in Europe is officially here. China bank runs and a property bubble threaten stability across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:55

Bank of Canada Shocks Markets With Largest Rate Hike...

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/07/15

The Bank of Canada shocked markets with a 100bps rate hike, the largest rate hike since 1998. Variable rate mortgages are going up and we could soon see fixed payment mortgages get triggered with sudden payment increases. Meanwhile, the USD continues to be the global wrecking ball as investors take a risk-off stance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:05

Food Inflation Leading To Social Unrest Across The World

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/07/08

Fixed Mortgage rates appear to have finally peaked and are now moving lower as markets price in an economic recession. The first major Canadian bank has now unveiled a recession call for 2023, will the other banks follow? Energy prices, rampant food inflation, and government policy are creating social unrest as protests break out across parts of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:40

Are We Already In A Recession?

The Loonie Hour ·

2022/07/01

Latest data from the Atlanta Fed is suggesting we might already be in a recession. Meanwhile, home sales continue to slow in suburban housing markets, and stresses are rising in the corporate bond market with spreads widening to levels last seen in 2018 when the Fed was forced to pivot. Happy Canada Day Loonie Hour Community!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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