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.
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…
Listen NowApril 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…
March 25, 2022
Surging Mortgage Rates Could Break Canadian Real Estate
Mortgage rates are ripping, what happens when they hit 4% here in Canada? Meanwhile, Trudeau and Jagmeet partner up to create a deficit spending machine. We discuss the implications and the outlook for the Canadian economy. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite podcast platform: The Loonie Hour…
March 18, 2022
Waiting for the Detonation, Central Banks Turn Hawkish
The Fed has officially begun raising interest rates with what is expected to be many more by year end. How will this play out? Meanwhile an update on the Canadian housing market and the job millennials should be considering Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite podcast platform: The…
March 11, 2022
Are We Setting up for a New Monetary System?
Commodity inflation will put central bankers in an uncomfortable spot in the coming months. We are seeing currencies being debased at a rapid pace, setting the stages for Bretton Woods 3. What does this look like? The gents discuss in this weeks episode. Listen to The Loonie Hour on…
March 4, 2022
Liftoff! Bank of Canada Begins Rate Hiking Cycle
For the first time since 2018 the Bank of Canada has begun raising interest rates. In this weeks show we analyze the move and make predictions on the path of rate increases moving forward. We also chat about the war in Ukraine and how it is adding to inflationary pressures…
February 25, 2022
The Invasion Has Begun, Macro Chess, and the Central Bankers Dilemma
Russia has officially invaded Ukraine. What does this mean for markets and for Canada? Is this the air cover central banks were looking for? The gents also weigh in on the Trudeau pivot, removing the emergency act.
START INVESTING
Sign up for your IceCap ETF Managed Portfolio that we will uniquely develop to achieve your specific goals & objectives.
Enroll Today