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.
August 22, 2025
Canada’s Housing Markets are Flooded with Rental Supply
The Condo crash goes mainstream. Rental supply is flooding major metros across Canada. CPI inflation falls on lower gas prices and removal of carbon tax. Foreign investment fleeing the country. Vanguard recommends more bonds than stocks?…
Listen NowAugust 8, 2025
Is the US Economy Finally Rolling Over?
Trump fires the head of the BLS after job revisions. Weak data out of the US prompts further calls for rate cuts. Tariff revenue could match corporate income taxes. Toronto Pre-sale market on the brink.
August 1, 2025
Governments Pleading With Central Banks to Cut Rates
Bank of Canada holds rates again. Powell refuses to cut despite political pressures. US GDP comes in stronger than expected. Real Estate developers ask PM Carney to remove foreign buyer ban. Is Canadian media compromised by the CCP?…
July 25, 2025
Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Polievre
Big fiscal deficits, trade wars, immigration, and monetary debasement with guest Pierre Polievre. We discuss the outlook for Canadian energy, taxes, and Tiff Macklem.
July 18, 2025
Inflation Derails Further Rate Cuts from the Bank of Canada
Inflation trending higher. Bank of Canada on the sidelines. Bitcoin and Gold surge higher amidst fiat debasement. Sovereign debt markets in distress. House prices leak lower in June.
July 11, 2025
Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country
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.
July 4, 2025
The Fiscal Bazooka is Coming
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.
June 27, 2025
Canada’s Energy Crossroads: A Deep Dive with Heather Exner-Pirot
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 doen with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss the inflection point for the future of Canada’s Natural Resources.
June 20, 2025
Canada’s Population Growth Falls to Zero
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…
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