140 episodes

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

The Loonie Hour Steve Saretsky

    • Business

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

    Hawkish Powell Says Fed Will Only Cut Rates Once

    Hawkish Powell Says Fed Will Only Cut Rates Once

    US CPI data came in softer than expected but that didn't sway the fed. Projections now call for one cut this year. Producer prices are outright declining. Canadian housing can't be fixed, surging taxes killing development. The pendulum is swinging to the right as voters reject the status quo. 

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Rate Cutting Cycle Has Begun

    The Rate Cutting Cycle Has Begun

    Bank of Canada slashes interest rates, suggests more to come. The ECB also cuts rates, is the Fed next? Economic data is now softening in the US. Why this probably won't save the Canadian housing market. Private debt fund in Canada halts redemptions in a sign of things to come. Foreign interference corruption in Ottawa.

    Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Canadian Households Need to Adjust to Higher Mortgage Rates - w/ guest Doug Porter

    Canadian Households Need to Adjust to Higher Mortgage Rates - w/ guest Doug Porter

    We are joined by BMO's chief economist Doug Porter. The Bank of Canada will cut, probably in June. Don't expect bond yields or fixed mortgage rates to budge. Inflation is nearly defeated in Canada but not the US. Weak investment in Canada to continue with capital gains increases.

    Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8

    BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.

    BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Inflation Drops Ahead of Bank of Canada Meeting

    Inflation Drops Ahead of Bank of Canada Meeting

    CPI drops back within the Bank of Canada's target range, will it be enough for a cut in June? Population growth surges with some cities growing more than 6%. AirBnb bans will hit the tourism sector in some Canadian cities. 

    Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8

    BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.

    BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Markets Melt Higher as Economic Data Weakens

    Markets Melt Higher as Economic Data Weakens

    US CPI cooled last month, along with retail sales. Canadian job numbers surprise to the upside giving further hesitation for the Bank of Canada. Banning China EV's, batteries and solar panels despite the war on climate change? Financial Markets drift higher. 

    Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8

    BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.

    BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    The Central Bank Endgame- w/ guest Grant Williams

    The Central Bank Endgame- w/ guest Grant Williams

    Governments are broke, and central banks are trying to maintain the illusion of stability. The next decade will not be like the last one, prepare for volatility. Inflation, interest rates, and political risks abound. House prices have created massive inequality and threaten social stability. Where do we go from here, and how do we plan for the central bank endgame? This week's interview with special guest Grant Williams. 

    Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8

    BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.

    BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)

    Check out Grant William's Work and Podcast Here: https://www.grant-williams.com/ 
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    • 59 min

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