Featuring Keith Dicker, Steve Saretsky, and Richard Dias
The Loonie Hour
The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based global macro and geopolitical podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
May 2, 2025
Liberal Victory Sparks Alberta Separation Anxiety
Mark Carney elected as PM fueld 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 Canade facing steepest correct in nearly four decades.
Listen NowApril 25, 2025
Canadians Head to the Polls in Record Numbers – w/guest Mainstreet Research
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 revoly? We are joined by pollster Quito Maggi of Mainstreet Research.
April 18, 2025
Building Canada Into and Energy Superpower – w/guest Doomberg
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.
April 11, 2025
Financial Markets in Turmoil Ahead of Canadian Elections
Stock and Bonds down. Trump panics and pauses tariffs for 90 days. Is a China currency devaluation immenent? We also cover the upcoming federal elections in Canada and are joined by John Manley and David Herle for political commentary.
April 4, 2025
The Tariff War is Escalating Towards a New Monetary System
The Tariff war goes global, what are the implications for various coutnries 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.
March 28, 2025
Canadian Business Confidence Plunges to Decade Lows
Small Businesses in Canada have never been more downbeat. Tariffs hit the auto sector hard. Is a recession part of the Trump fiscal plan? Bond yields push higher in Europe. Concern around job lesses growing.
March 21, 2025
The Changing World Order is Here – w/ guest Brent Johnson
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.
March 14, 2025
Bank of Canada Abandons Inflation Mandate
Bank of Canada cuts rates again citing new crisis, and expects higher prices. Mark Carney is anointed the 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.
March 7, 2025
Tariff Volatility Roils Markets
Tariff volatility continues, freezing business investment. Housing slump deepens in Vancouver and Toronto. Germany unveils the fiscal bazooka, along with China. Political tensions rise.
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