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 30, 2025
We Have a Crisis in the Toronto Condo Market
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.
Listen NowMay 27, 2025
Governments Have Lost Control of the Bond Market
Core inflation jumps in Canada, potentially delaying rate cuts. Bond vigilantes take control of the bonbd market. Canada Pension PLan pulls the plug on Net Zero. Australia aims to tax unrealized capaital gains.
May 16, 2025
Job Layoffs Mounting in the Real Estate Sector
Carney’s cabinet ministers spark controversy. Honda delays its $15B EV project in Canada, humiliating policy makers. Inflation falls, and bond yields are back ont he rise. Western democracies close the door to immigration.
May 9, 2025
Canadian Banks Forecast Steep Declines in the Condo Market
Price declines continue in Canada’s condo market. Central Banks will have the do QE once again. Carney heads to the White House. The UK and China cuts rates. Goodbye Warren Buffett.
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.
April 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.
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