The Loonie Hour podcast

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.

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

 

#217

Is Canada on the Verge of a Commodities Boom? - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot

What does the Alberta MOU really mean? Tanker bans. Nutrien potash terminal derails BC’s E... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:09

05 Dec 2025


#216

Carney & Alberta Reach a Deal for an Oil Pipeline

Carney and Smith sign a memorandum of understanding on a pipeline. Saskatchewan signs pota... more

28 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:45

28 Nov 2025


#215

The Housing Bust Isn't Over Yet

Home prices are still moving lower despite home sales improving. Canada inflation data ste... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:06

21 Nov 2025


#214

Can Canada's Auto Sector Survive?

We are joined by guest Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufactu... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:34

14 Nov 2025


#213

Canada's $78B Fiscal Bazooka - w/ guest Sean Speer

Housing slump continues. Tensions flare over First Nations land claims. Carney's $78B ... more

07 Nov 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:25

07 Nov 2025


#212

Bank of Canada Warns of Structural Decline

Bank of Canada and the Fed cut rates by 25bps. BoC warns of lower living standards. Richmo... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:18

31 Oct 2025


#211

Inflation Rebounds Ahead of Bank of Canada Decision

Inflation ticked higher than expected in September. Market odds favor another rate cut. Fi... more

25 Oct 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:10

25 Oct 2025


#210

The Death Knell for the Canadian Auto Sector

Stellantis moves Jeep production to the US. Asking Rents continue to fall across Canada. T... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:32

17 Oct 2025


#209

The Great Debasement Trade Continues

Gold surges to new highs. Toronto home prices plunge 25%. New Zealand panic cuts. Germany ... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:36

10 Oct 2025


#208

Canada's Fiscal Bazooka Will Triple Budget Deficits

Development has slowed to zero in Toronto. Canada's cumulative deficits will exceed $3... more

03 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:42

03 Oct 2025


#207

The Bull Market Isn't Over Yet- w/guest Michael Nicoletos

Global liquidity continues to ramp higher. Why the demand for US assets continues to grow.... more

26 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:32

26 Sep 2025


#206

Bank of Canada Slashes Rates Ahead of Massive Federal Budget

The BoC and the Fed both cut rates this week, signalling more easing ahead. Housing troubl... more

19 Sep 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:22

19 Sep 2025


#205

The Race to Zero Resumes, Markets Bet on More Rate Cuts

Rate cuts coming next week in Canada and the US. Labour markets weakening. Backlash grows ... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:56

12 Sep 2025


#204

Gold Surges on Looming Rate Cuts

Canada GDP contracts in Q2. Population growth slows to zero in BC & Ontario. Foreign worke... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:04

05 Sep 2025


#203

Elbows Down, IMF Bailouts Coming to a Country Near You?

Canada removes counter-tariffs on the US. The Bank of Canada says they will start looking ... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:08

29 Aug 2025


#202

Canada's Housing Markets are Flooded with Rental Supply

The Condo crash goes mainstream. Rental supply is flooding major metros across Canada. CPI... more

22 Aug 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:09

22 Aug 2025


#201

The UK Debt Spiral—A Cautionary Tale for Canada w/guest Liam Halligan

The UK fiscal crisis is worsening, sending bond yields higher. Governments refuse to reduc... more

15 Aug 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:09

15 Aug 2025