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 27, 2022
Households Are Tapping Out Under Inflationary Pressures
The boys predict what the Bank of Canada will do at their meeting next week. Oil prices continue to strain global markets and governments are reacting as expected with helicopter money and taxes on corporate profits. Listen Now…
Listen NowMay 20, 2022
Central Banks Can’t Print More Oil & Wheat
Inflation in Canada ticket higher once again, running at three decade highs. Food and shelter inflation is also increasing, creating social and political pressures. The Canadian housing market continues to slow. Listen Now…
May 13, 2022
Risk Happens Fast, $35 Trillion of Wealth Evaporated
All hell has broken loose in the crypto market. One of the most popular Crypto projects, Luna, has basically gone to zero. Losses are piling up, but not just in crypto. Year to date, $35 trillion of global market value has been erased. Dollar pegs are under pressure across the…
May 6, 2022
Fed Hikes, Asset Markets Tumble
The Fed raised rates by 50bps and said another 50bps should be on the table for the next couple of meetings. Meanwhile, equity markets continue to sell-off and there are signs that bank lending is tightening in a big way. Loonie Hour Live Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-live-in-vancouver-tickets-326025299447 …
April 29, 2022
The Japanese Yen is Signaling Troubles Ahead
Troubles are brewing in Japan as the Yen continues to depreciate against a surging USD, falling to a 20-year low. Cracks are also starting to surface in China. Keep in mind all of this is happening with the Fed having raised rates a mere 25bps. Loonie Hour Live Event Tickets:…
April 22, 2022
Yield Curve Control or Currency Crisis, The Central Bankers Dilemma
Inflation hits 30 year high in Canada, more rate hike increases expected. Are we nearing the detonation of the sovereign debt bubble? Plus more musings in China, Europe and Japan. Loonie Hour Live Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-live-in-vancouver-tickets-326025299447 Listen Now…
April 15, 2022
Canada’s Housing Market in the Crosshairs of Tiff Macklem
Canada’s Housing Market in the Crosshairs of Tiff Macklem The Bank of Canada raised rates by 50bps, the largest move in over 20 years. How far will they go? In this episode we discuss the likelihood of a financial mishap and the concerning outlook for the nations housing market.
April 8, 2022
The Federal Government Unveils Rosy Budget Projections
The updated Federal Budget was announced with some optimistic projects and of course, housing tweaks. In this episode we discuss what this means for the typical Canadian. Also, some Twinkie bets on what on the Bank of Canada will do next week. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite…
April 1, 2022
Policy Makers Are Screwed Either Way, Bond Holders Will Pay The Price
Mortgage rates continue to rip higher and will hit home buyer demand in the months ahead. Canadian households remain more vulnerable than their peers in the US. Meanwhile, currency wars are emerging as central bankers grapple with how to tackle rising rates and inflation. Listen to The Loonie Hour…
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