
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
US Inflation Derails the Bond Market
This week's episode we are joined by Chace Barber of Edison Motors to discuss the government grant scandal impacting their EV truck company. We then discuss US inflation, surging bond yields, desperate housing policy changes. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO 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.

Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
Are financial markets getting complacent?
Government spending pouring fuel on the fire at the Bank of Canada. Bond yields pushing higher as growing concerns over fewer rate cuts. Oil continues to climb higher. Are financial markets getting complacent? Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/find-an-etf/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 7min
Immigration Cuts Could Push Canada into Hard Landing- w/ Ben Rabidoux
Economic analyst Ben Rabidoux discusses the impact of proposed immigration cuts on Canada's economy, housing market, and rental growth. Topics include potential rate cuts, mortgage stress tests, renters bill of rights, and implications of population growth changes. Conversation touches on indicators of economic downturn, educational institution restructuring, and the ethical complexities of immigration policies.

Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 7min
Central Banks are Going to Cut Rates into Accelerating Inflation
Central banks are gearing up to cut rates amid rising inflation and commodity prices. Canadian house prices are on the rise while inflation in Canada is decreasing. The Federal Government is buying mortgage bonds. The podcast explores the impacts of central bank actions, the housing market conditions in Canada, recent US PMI data, and market risks amidst economic uncertainties.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
Canadian Living Standards are Falling
Premiers demand pause in Carbon tax increase, US inflation rises, crypto bull market returns, Rich takes Bank of Canada helm

Mar 8, 2024 • 59min
Canadian Businesses are Failing at the Highest Rate Since 2006
The podcast discusses the surge in business insolvencies, climbing mortgage arrears, and the Bank of Canada holding rates. It also explores the federal government's attempts to mandate pension allocations and the anticipation of US jobs data by the markets.

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
No Rate Cuts from The Bank of Canada this Year?
Tiff Macklem is on deck next week. Bitcoin hits record highs in Canadian dollars. Financial conditions are easing, pushing US equities and inflation higher. Canadian banks report earnings, the mortgage renewal wall is still a very big problem. GDP per capita declines for the sixth straight quarter. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/find-an-etf/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 11min
Canadian Farmers are Bracing for Tough Times Ahead- w/ guest Shaun Haney
Canadian farmers are facing tough times with falling commodity prices and government policies impacting profits. Discussion also includes inflation in Canada, troubles at European banks, the benefits of owning S&P 500 index ETFs, and challenges in the agricultural sector like increasing technology adoption and financial struggles.

Feb 16, 2024 • 59min
Higher for Longer? You can thank the US Economy
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. Check out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Real Estate Crisis Brings Deflation to China
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. eck out industry-leading BMO ETFs here: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/etf-centre/?ecid=dw-LHPODNovGAM1-ADBMO26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.