Episodios

  • The UK Debt Spiral—A Cautionary Tale for Canada w/guest Liam Halligan
    Aug 15 2025

    The UK fiscal crisis is worsening, sending bond yields higher. Governments refuse to reduce spending, and are increasing taxes further. Is this a cautionary tale for other sovereign debt markets like Canada? Our guest Liam Hallagan explains the debt doom loop and his friendship with Mark Carney.


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    1 h y 17 m
  • Is the US Economy Finally Rolling Over?
    Aug 8 2025

    Trump fires the head of the BLS after job revisions. Weak data out of the US prompts further calls for rate cuts. Tariff revenue could match corporate income taxes. Toronto pre-sale market on the brink.


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    56 m
  • Governments Pleading With Central Banks to Cut Rates
    Aug 1 2025

    Bank of Canada Holds rates again. Powell refuses to cut rates despite political pressures. US GDP comes in stronger than expected. Real Estate developers ask PM Carney to remove foreign buyer ban. Is Canadian media compromised by the CCP?

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    1 h y 10 m
  • Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre
    Jul 25 2025

    Big fiscal deficits, trade wars, immigration, and monetary debasement with guest Pierre Poilievre. We discuss the outlook for Canadian energy, taxes, and Tiff Macklem.


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    1 h y 23 m
  • Inflation Derails Further Rate Cuts from the Bank of Canada
    Jul 18 2025

    Inflation trending higher. Bank of Canada on the sidelines. Bitcoin and Gold surge higher amidst fiat debasement. Sovereign debt markets in distress. House prices leak lower in June.

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country
    Jul 11 2025

    Canada's housing agency flags falling rents, scales back construction financing. Ontario sheds 10,000 college jobs as immigration curbs bite. Carney seeks $25B in cuts, and fewer government jobs. Markets are pricing in more growth and inflation, bond yields tick higher.


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    1 h y 16 m
  • The Fiscal Bazooka is Coming
    Jul 4 2025

    The big beautiful bill passes, ensuring the next wave of fiscal stimulus. Financial markets are betting on a much looser interest rate policy. Will governments impose financial repression? The federal government drops the digital services tax. Germany pivots to natural gas. US jobs data comes in stronger.


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    1 h y 12 m
  • Canada’s Energy Crossroads: A Deep Dive with Heather Exner-Pirot
    Jun 27 2025

    Can Ottawa unleash Canada's energy sector? NATO and the race for rare earth metals. Bill C-5 and what it means for new energy projects. The Loonie Hour sits down with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss the inflection point for the future of Canada's Natural Resources.


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    1 h y 2 m