The Bank of Canada updated their monetary policy framework, joining hands with the Federal Government. Canada's debt situation is an utter mess with no exit strategy. The Federal government is expected to run a $144B deficit this year. Meanwhile, house prices continue to rip, up 25% from last year.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.

Consumer inflation expectations are at a 20 year high and the Bank of Canada continues to push back saying they won't raise interest rates until mid 2022 at the earliest. Meanwhile, business are expecting to push prices up next year near 5%. The Omicron variant is being used an excuse to hold firm. Meanwhile, the national housing market continues to rip, creating systemic vulnerabilities.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.

Higher wages are coming to Canada. As the workforce ages there will be a shortage of workers, which means Canada will also rely more heavily on immigration. Meanwhile, many municipalities across the country are suffocating with too much debt and not enough revenues. This is despite record low borrowing costs and sky high real estate prices. Governments are actively looking for more tax revenues and property will be at the forefront. 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 Bank of Canada is now blaming Real Estate investors for pushing home prices higher. But who is really to blame? In this argument we discuss the one policy tool never discussed by the media, the cost of borrowing. Keith argues a stronger US dollar is coming, potentially creating a sell-off in risk assets which might give breathing room for major central banks to keep interest rates at zero. 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/id1591470469See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's food inflation is about to get worse, at least for those living in BC. A once in a lifetime flood has wiped out farmland in the province of BC and threatens supply chains even further. We also discuss how a currency crisis could spark a rise in bond yields and how central banks might have to eventually own all the government debt and cancel it?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 #TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #PersonalFinanceCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know inflation is running hot. Is there still a case for deflation? We argue a financial mistake is still a real threat and that could bring a wave of deflation and perhaps even more printing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The energy sector in Canada contributes to nearly 25% of GDP. We sell oil and gas to pay for the goods we buy from other countries, ultimately improving our standard of living. So why is the Government so keen on choking off investment into this sector?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Canada has announced the end of QE but will continue the reinvestment phase. Interest rates are poised to rise in 2022. How will this all play out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still nothing final here, let me know if you have any ideas but usually it’s your socials first, subscribe button, etc.#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #BankofCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still nothing final here, let me know if you have any ideas but usually it’s your socials first, subscribe button, etc.#TheLoonieHour #Macroeconomics #BankofCanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.