

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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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
Bank of Canada Delivers Jumbo Rate Cut- w/ guest Tian Yang
The Bank of Canada delivered a 50bps rate cut and signalled more to come. The Bond market hasn't budged. Money is still flowing out of China as the economy wobbles. The Trudeau government announces immigration cuts, population growth to zero next year. 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! Variant Perception researchhttps://www.variantperception.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 59min
Financial Markets Anticipate the Next Round of Easy Money
Canada CPI falls well below expectations, sets up a jumbo rate cut next week. European Central bank slashes rates again. Stocks, the USD dollar, and gold all rise on an easing of financial conditions. Will the bond vigilantes return? 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.

Oct 11, 2024 • 55min
Bond Yields, Oil Prices, and Inflation Moving Higher as Central Banks Cut Rates
The Federal government proposes an empty land tax. Former BoC deputy governor says 50bps cut is coming. Oil prices move higher along with long term bond yields. US CPI comes in hotter than expected. Central banks easing globally into higher inflation? 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.

Oct 4, 2024 • 58min
The Race to Zero, Liquidity Measures Turning Higher
Central banks are on a path of aggressive easing, stirring up discussions on inflation amidst rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. The housing market shows surprising trends, with sellers reacting to interest rates in unexpected ways. Celebrating milestones, the hosts reflect on three years of insights and personal anecdotes. They also explore global monetary policies, highlighting socio-economic disparities and the impact of liquidity measures on asset performance. Humor and sports analogies add a lighthearted touch to serious economic discussions.

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Central Banks are Panicking to Inject Liquidity
OSFI removes mortgage stress test on renewals. The BC Government will help you buy a home. Has Canadian energy peaked? Microsoft bets big on Nuclear energy and AI. The Chinese have fired the liquidity bazooka to try and revive its economy. 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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
Feds Prop Up Housing Bubble with Jumbo Mortgages- w/ guest Ron Butler
The federal government shocks the market by pushing CMHC insured mortgages up to $1.5M. The Bank of Canada finally gets inflation back down to 2%. The Federal Reserve surprises markets, cuts rates by 50bps. 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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2024 • 59min
The Canadian Labour Market Continues to Deteriorate
The unemployment rate moves higher. Rental and housing market continues to soften. The ECB cuts rates, more to come as the German economy weakens. US CPI comes in hotter than expected ahead of the Fed meeting next week. 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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024 • 55min
Bank of Canada Cuts, Rents Fall, and the NDP pulls the plug on Trudeau Bank of Canada Cuts, Rents Fall, and the NDP pulls the plug on Trudeau
Interest rates in Canada are dropping again, spurring discussions about potential housing price increases. The NDP's breakup with the liberals raises questions about upcoming elections. University cities see a decline in rent, influenced by changing enrollment trends. In the U.S., a weakened job market impacts the stock market, hinting at broader economic shifts. The show blends economic insights with playful banter about back-to-school excitement and NFL predictions, making complex financial topics more engaging and relatable.

Aug 30, 2024 • 59min
The Federal Government Pulls a U-Turn on Immigration
The Liberal government says they will change the temporary foreign worker program to slow immigration further. More signs of a weakening labour market. Canadian banks write off more bad loans. Toronto new home sales plunge to levels we've never seen before. Net zero without Chinese EV's. 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) Check out Saily at saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase! Loonie Hour in Ottawa! Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loonie-hour-in-ottawa-tickets-1004656072357?aff=oddtdtcreatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 25min
Fixing the Housing & Immigration Crisis- w/ guest Dr. Mike Moffatt
Canada CPI inflation comes in lower, cementing another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. Economist and political insider Dr. Mike Moffatt explains how housing and immigration went so wrong, so quickly, and how to fix it. US jobs data gets revised nearly 1 million jobs lower ahead of Powell speech. 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) 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.