The Loonie Hour

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 podcast platform:The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 consideringListen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite podcast platform:The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your favorite podcast platform:The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and a huge bull run for commodities. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favourite 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 The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favourite 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 #TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The yield curve is flattening which is pointing towards possible recession signals ahead. Meanwhile, Rich lays out the bullish thesis for oil and the possible impacts on the Calgary housing market. Keith provides an overview of the tensions brewing in Ukraine. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favourite 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 #TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US inflation ripped to a 40 year high and central bankers are going to react by hiking interest rates on top of a global sovereign debt bubble. There won't be a Paul Volcker moment this time around though. We also chat stocks and crypto. Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favourite 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 The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Listen to The Loonie Hour on your favorite podcast platform:The Loonie Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vA4m1d9RVo9KitszSHzN0The Loonie Hour on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-loonie-hour/id1591470469The Loonie Hour on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3N0ZXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.