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November 6, 2026
How Europe Strangled Its Own Economy with Daniel Lacalle | The Loonie Hour Episode 267
Is Europe's sovereign debt bubble finally bursting, and could Canada be heading down the same economic path? Today, we're joined by economist and fund manager Daniel Lacalle to discuss the growing risks in global sovereign debt markets, Europe's economic stagnation, the consequences of central bank policies, and the…
October 30, 2026
The Fed Will Have to Print: Chris Whalen on the AI Bubble & Government Bonds
Is the AI boom turning into the next financial bubble? Today, we're joined by financial analyst Chris Whalen to discuss the massive spending behind artificial intelligence, the risks facing financial markets, and the growing disconnect between the Federal Reserve and the bond market.
ListenOctober 23, 2026
Oil Boom, Condo Bust Canada’s Two Speed Economy | The Loonie Hour Episode 265
Today, we'll unpack Canada's growing economic challenges. From Alberta's surprising fiscal surplus and Toronto's struggling condo market to renewed immigration debates and Canada's uncertain trade relationship with the United States, we'll examine the policies shaping the country's trajectory.
ListenOctober 16, 2026
Big Six vs Big Crypto: The Fight for Your Deposits | The Loonie Hour Episode 264
Today, we're joined by Fraser Matthews, CEO of Netcoins, to discuss the rise of stablecoins, their impact on the banking system, and the future of digital payments. Are stablecoins an existential threat to traditional banks or the railways and bridges connecting traditional finance and the on-chain economy?
ListenOctober 9, 2026
Can BC Be Saved? Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson on BC’s $13.8B Deficit
British Columbia is facing a record $13.8 billion budget deficit, mounting tax pressures, and a struggling housing market. With the October 24 election approaching, we sit down with B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson to discuss the province's fiscal challenges, the NDP's tax policies, housing affordability,…
ListenOctober 2, 2026
Are we Reaching Capitulation in the Bond Market?
Bond markets are deteriorating rapidly as yields rise and credit spreads begin to widen across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan.
ListenSeptember 25, 2026
McDonald's CEO: Food Inflation Is Here to Stay
Today, we'll break down the renewed surge in global bond yields and what it could mean for interest rates, mortgages, housing, and the broader economy. Long-term yields are climbing across central banks globally, putting renewered pressure on borrowing costs just as households and businesses faces further challenges.
ListenSeptember 18, 2026
Central Banks Commit to Raising Rates into an Energy Crisis
Central banks are turning increasingly hawkish as an escalating global energy crisis keeps inflation under pressure. We'll break down why policymakers are committing to higher interest rates even as the underlying inflation problem is increasingly driven by energy supply.
ListenSeptember 11, 2026
Could the US Sanction Canadian Banks Next? w/ guest Ben Rabidoux
Ben Rabidoux joins the show to break down the latest housing data, rising mortgage rates, record mortgage renewals, the ongoing shifting in economic alliances, and why delinquencies could continue climbing through 2027 and beyond.
ListenSeptember 4, 2026
Surging Bond Yields Will Delay Housing Recovery
Global bond markets are flashing warning signs as long-term yields surge across Japan, the UK, France, and other major economies, raising new concerns about government debt, inflation, and financial stability.
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