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The Loonie Hour

The Loonie Hour

Steve Saretsky

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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Business insolvencies are surging. Mortgage arrears are climbing, albeit coming off record lows. The Bank of Canada holds rates. Federal Government attempting to mandate allocation of pension dollars. Markets awaiting US jobs data this week.

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National house prices slid lower in October, bringing the total price decline to 15% since peaking earlier this year. Some lenders are starting to lay off staff as mortgage applications dry up. While inflation has peaked, recent data suggests it remains quite sticky at 6.9% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the lads discuss the ongoing fraud story of FTX.

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We are joined by Robert Asselin, former advisor to Justin Trudeau, and budget director to Bill Morneau to discuss ballooning deficits and inflation. The Bank of Canada starts hiking rates again. Bond yields surge, building permits plummet. Universal basic income gets a test run.

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The Loonie Hour - Higher for Longer? You can thank the US Economy
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02/16/24 • 58 min

CPI inflation came in hot once again in the US. Bond yield volatility surges. Markets removing rate cut expectations. Recessions in Japan and the UK. Construction costs in Canada are finally coming down. The $60M ArriveScam issue. The carbon tax rebrands.

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The Loonie Hour - Real Estate Crisis Brings Deflation to China
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02/09/24 • 64 min

US jobs numbers come in hotter than expected, boosting bond yields higher. Jerome Powell speaks on 60 minutes interview. Canadians could be jailed for promoting the benefits of oil and gas. China is experiencing deflation, deepening financial woes. Commercial property bust leaks into Europe.

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The trucker convoy has landed in Ottawa. What are the implications from a societal, political, and financial perspective? Meanwhile, Canada's banking regulator says home prices could drop 10 to 20% in certain markets.

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The Bank of Canada shocked many in the financial world when they kept rates on hold this week. People were seriously pissed off. However, the gents at the Loonie Hour saw this coming. In this week's episode, we discuss the implications of this policy decision and what we expect moving forward.

Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite podcast platform:

The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0

The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469

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The Loonie Hour - The Bank of Canada Will Tighten Into Market Turmoil
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01/21/22 • 70 min

Every mainstream bank economist is calling for aggressive rate hikes from the Bank of Canada. How far will they get? Meanwhile, national home prices ripped 26% and inflation touched its highest level in 30 years here in Canada land.

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The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0

The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469

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Inflation hit 7% in the US, a 40 year high. We can expect a similar print coming to Canada very soon. Meanwhile, the Canadian bank execs are pleading with the Bank of Canada to begin hiking rates in order to suck the speculative euphoria out of the housing market.

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The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0 The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469

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The federal government dropped their latest budget which predicts no recession and falling interest rates. Will this make the Bank of Canada's job more difficult? Increased capital gains taxes will come with consequences, particularly for entrepreneurs. Who is really running the show in Ottawa? Robert Asselin, former economic advisor to finance minister Morneau joins the podcast.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Loonie Hour have?

The Loonie Hour currently has 163 episodes available.

What topics does The Loonie Hour cover?

The podcast is about News, Investing, Business News, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on The Loonie Hour?

The episode title 'The Bank of Canada Shocks The World, But Not The Loonie Hour' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Loonie Hour?

The average episode length on The Loonie Hour is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Loonie Hour released?

Episodes of The Loonie Hour are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Loonie Hour?

The first episode of The Loonie Hour was released on Oct 15, 2021.

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