The Loonie Hour

Steve Saretsky
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The Loonie Hour

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

  1. Chaos in Ottawa! Budget Deficit Explodes to $62B

    2 DAYS AGO

    Chaos in Ottawa! Budget Deficit Explodes to $62B

    Finance minister Freeland resigns, Trudeau government hangs in the balance. Budget deficit explodes to $62B, surpassing the fiscal guardrails. The Loonie tumbles dropping to 69 cents. The US Fed cuts rates, says inflation target won't be hit until 2027. Coal usage hits record highs on Chinese demand. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m
  2. Bank of Canada will Keep Cutting Rates into Falling Loonie- w/ guest Ben Rabidoux

    DEC 13

    Bank of Canada will Keep Cutting Rates into Falling Loonie- w/ guest Ben Rabidoux

    Bank of Canada slashes rates by another 50bps. The Labour market is getting worse. The Fed might be done cutting rates later this year but the BoC isn't. Rents continue to drop in major metros. Record supply under construction. Immigration system needs an overhaul as asylum claims surge.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m
  3. Toronto Condo Completions are Heading to Zero by 2030

    DEC 6

    Toronto Condo Completions are Heading to Zero by 2030

    Housing sales plunging means no new housing by 2030. Former BoC governor Poloz says we are in a recession. Canadian businesses struggling with Canada Post strikes. Powell at the Fed signals rate cuts might be over. Bank of Canada on deck next week. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m
  4. Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot

    NOV 29

    Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot

    Vibecession in Canada. Jobs not keeping pace with immigration. Emissions cap and Trump tariffs, what is the fate of the Canadian energy sector? GST holiday gets a boost in Ontario. The Eurozone continues to circle the drain in large part due to poor energy policy.  Check out Heather Exner-Pirot's Research Here:https://heatherexnerpirot.com/about Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries! Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! Check out, Subscribe, and Support Rich's YouTube Channel for your weekly IceCap Canadian Market Wrap Here:https://www.youtube.com/@IceCapAssetManagement?sub_confirmation=1  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 14m
  5. Real Estate Developers are Failing at an Alarming Rate

    NOV 22

    Real Estate Developers are Failing at an Alarming Rate

    Developer Insolvencies Surge to 10 year high. Private Credit funds shut the gates. Inflation ticks higher, stoking concerns for the Bank of Canada. No GST for the holidays, Trudeau opens up the cheque book. Budget deficit concerns increase.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries!Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m
  6. Canadian Pensions Facing Financial Repression

    NOV 15

    Canadian Pensions Facing Financial Repression

    The Canadian dollar continues to weaken. Canada Pension plans gets political, potentially locking capital in Canada. The German economy continues to sputter. Housing activity bounces on rate cut optimism.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m
  7. How Canada's Immigration System Imploded- w/ guest Mikal skuterud

    NOV 8

    How Canada's Immigration System Imploded- w/ guest Mikal skuterud

    Canada's immigration demise was years in the making. Trump gets back to the White House, what are the market implications? Stocks, crypto and bond yields surge higher. The Federal government continues to punish the Oil & gas sector, implementing defacto production caps.  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) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries!Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  8. The Canadian Dollar Falls to a Four Year Low

    NOV 1

    The Canadian Dollar Falls to a Four Year Low

    The Canadian dollar has tumbled to its lowest levels in 4 years. Canada GDP slows, sets the stage for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. US election to bring increased volatility to financial markets. The UK gilt market gets its second warning. The German industrial base is suffocating. 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) Get your travel data sorted with Saily and enjoy smooth, safe, and reliable internet access while you're away in over 150 countries!Check out Saily at https://saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Steve Saretsky
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Loonie Hour

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