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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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01:15:56

Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/07/11

Canada's housing agency flags falling rents, scales back construction financing. Ontario sheds 10,000 college jobs as immigration curbs bite. Carney seeks $25B in cuts, and fewer government jobs. Markets are pricing in more growth and inflation, bond yields tick higher. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!Get an online home insurance quote in 5 minutes!Visit

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01:11:30

The Fiscal Bazooka is Coming

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/07/04

The big beautiful bill passes, ensuring the next wave of fiscal stimulus. Financial markets are betting on a much looser interest rate policy. Will governments impose financial repression? The federal government drops the digital services tax. Germany pivots to natural gas. US jobs data comes in stronger. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!Get an online home insurance quote in 5

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01:02:28

Canada’s Energy Crossroads: A Deep Dive with Heather...

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2025/06/27

Can Ottawa unleash Canada's energy sector? NATO and the race for rare earth metals. Bill C-5 and what it means for new energy projects. The Loonie Hour sits down with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss the inflection point for the future of Canada's Natural Resources. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!Get an online home insurance quote in 5 minutes!Visit

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01:08:02

Canada's Population Growth Falls to Zero

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2025/06/20

Canada just reported the third lowest quarter for population growth since the 1950s. Rents falling as rental housing construction remains elevated. National housing sales pickup in May. Elbows down, BC Ferries sell out to China. Gas cars are poised to get more expensive in Canada. Too late Powell, Fed holds rates. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!Get an online home insurance

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01:20:30

The Canadian Housing Bust- w/ Ben Rabidoux | Loonie...

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/06/13

Is Canada’s red-hot real-estate machine finally seizing up? In this road-trip edition of The Loonie Hour (Ep. 192) we roll with housing analyst Ben Rabidoux to unpack a $900 million mortgage-fraud scandal, the cracks spreading through Canada’s economy and property market, and what higher rates, shrinking household cash-flow, and souring construction loans really mean for Canadians in 2025. Buckle up - this one’s shot in Ontario on location, five-camera 4K, amid limestone cliffs and cottage-country

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01:19:04

Bank of Canada Puts Rate Cuts on Hold

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/06/06

The Bank of Canada holds rates again, markets price out further cuts. Home sales tank in Vancouver, inventory surges in the GTA for the month of May. Bond Market concerns deepen. Hang out with The Loonie Hour crew in Toronto on June 09! Grab your tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loonie-hour-toronto-june-09-tickets-1388615449189?aff=oddtdtcreatorStart an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to

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01:05:19

We Have a Crisis in the Toronto Condo Market

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/05/30

Pre-sale condos slump to levels last seen in the 1990's. Job losses pick up momentum. Bank earnings suggest more credit losses expected. Will the Bank of Canada cut rates next week? Trump tariffs head to court. The Japanese government vows to contain bond gitters. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!Loonie Hour in Toronto June 09. Grab your

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01:11:06

Governments Have Lost Control of the Bond Market

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/05/23

Core inflation jumps in Canada, potentially delaying rate cuts. Bond vigilantes take control of the bond market. Canada Pension Plan pulls the plug on Net Zero. Australia aims to tax unrealized capital gains. 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://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!

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01:12:27

Job Layoffs Mounting in the Real Estate Sector

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/05/16

Carney's cabinet ministers spark controversy. Honda delays its $15B EV project in Canada, humiliating policy makers. Inflation falls, and bond yields are back on the rise. Western democracies close the door on immigration. 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://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first

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00:58:34

Canadian Banks Forecast Steep Declines in the Condo...

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2025/05/09

Price declines continue in Canada's condo market. Central Banks will have to do QE once again. Carney heads to the White House. The UK and China cut rates. Goodbye Warren Buffett. 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://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!

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00:59:45

Liberal Victory Sparks Alberta Separation Anxiety

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2025/05/02

Mark Carney elected as PM fuels speculation of Alberta separation. Trade agreement with Trump might come quicker than expected. Spain and Portugal become first countries to achieve Net Zero. US GDP contracts ahead of trade war. National house prices in Canada facing steepest correction in nearly four decades. 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

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01:17:12

Canadians Head to the Polls in Record Numbers-...

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2025/04/25

Record 7 million Canadians voted during advance polls. What are the key battleground areas? Can the Conservatives surprise pollsters and pull off a victory. The fiscal bazooka is coming, will the bond market revolt? We are joined by pollster Quito Maggi of Mainstreet Research. Check out Mainstreet Research Polling & Services Here: Visit https://www.mainstreetresearch.ca/ today to learn more!Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit

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01:27:47

Building Canada Into an Energy Superpower- w/ guest...

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/04/18

Canada inflation cools in March. Bank of Canada holds rates, signaling more uncertainty ahead. Will Mark Carney really unleash the Canadian energy sector? Our guest, Doomberg chimes in on the upcoming elections, ESG, and the fate of Canada's natural resource sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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87:34

Financial Markets in Turmoil Ahead of Canadian Elections

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/04/11

Stocks and Bonds down. Trump panics and pauses tariffs for 90 days. Is a China currency devaluation imminent? We also cover the upcoming federal elections in Canada and are joined by John Manley and David Herle for political commentary. Join the Ice Cap / Loonie Hour Webinar this April 21st!https://us02web.zoom.us/w/85058582098?tk=ampagOXqyQ94bAErs-DMwfQ7XOTuuRCREpprf0tb7Nk.DQcAAAATzeL2UhZOSTZqazRJR1RaMmlEUmZPZU4yTjJBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&uuid=WN_DZsw6JwURYOqDRADjVnQrg Start an

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84:28

The Tariff War is Escalating Towards a New Monetary...

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2025/04/04

The tariff war goes global, what are the implications for various countries and the financial system? Stocks down, bonds up. Rate cut expectations increase. Mark Carney unveils his housing plan which includes paying for municipal development fees. Gas prices drop on removal of carbon tax. Pre-sale condo market unwinding. 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

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Canadian Business Confidence Plunges to Decade Lows

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/03/28

Small businesses in Canada have never been more downbeat.Tariffshit the auto sector hard. Is a recession part of the Trump fiscal plan? Bond yields push higher in Europe. Concern around job losses growing. 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 saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!See omnystudio.com/listener for

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86:24

The Changing World Order is Here- w/ guest Brent...

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/03/21

How President Trump upended the world order and his strategy behind it. PM Carney to call an election this week. Canada CPI surges more than expected. The Fed holds rates for now. Canadian Banks tighten credit. 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 saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener

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65:46

Bank of Canada Abandons Inflation Mandate

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/03/14

Bank of Canadacuts rates again citing new crisis, and expects higher prices. Mark Carney is anointedthe next Prime Minister. The carbon tax isn't going away. The oil & gas emissions cap is expected to kill 50,000 jobs. Doug Ford threatens to turn off the power. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Protect your privacy! Try Incogni, risk-free for 30 days!Visit

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65:16

Tariff Volatility Roils Markets

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/03/07

Tariff volatility continues, freezing business investment. Housing slump deepens in Vancouver & Toronto. Germany unveils the fiscal bazooka, along with China. Political tensions rise. 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 saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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72:44

Canadian Banks Brace for Mortgage Renewal Wall

The Loonie Hour ·

2025/02/28

Canadian bank earnings reported modestly higher loan loss provisions, despite a wave of renewals coming. Tariffs talks are ramping back up with the US expected to hit Canada next week. The bond market is worried about weaker growth. The EU pleads with India. Crypto market crashes. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Protect your privacy! Try Incogni, risk-free for 30 days!Visit

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