The Loonie Hour

The Bank of Canada holds rates. The Fed turns hawkish. Gold and commodities ripping higher as geopolitical risks intensify. The International Monetary Fund suggests Canada needs to fix its own internal trade barriers. US warship arrives in the Middle East.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.c...

Carney cuts a deal with China, deviating away from US policy. The World Economic Forum kicks off with heated speeches. Canadian food inflation accelerates. The battle for Greenland and the race to secure critical minerals. Toronto pre-sales hit 40 year lows.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood...

David Chilton, author of 'The Wealthy Barber' joins the pod. We discuss housing, the cost of living, and how Canadians can get ahead. Postgame includes the coercion of the Federal Reserve, China's whopping trade surplus, and Germany's failed energy policy.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www...

Trump captures Maduro, plans to reinvigorate Venezuela oil. What are the impacts on Canadian oil? US National security implications, critical minerals, and the quest for Greenland.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour...

Gold jumped more than 60% over the past year, and silver is now ripping higher. A warning sign for 2026? Good intentions gone bad, First Nations reconciliation. Widespread fraud hits Minnesota.   Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood....

Toronto new home sales fall to lowest levels on records for the year. The Federal Government wants to bring foreign buyers back. The boys make their 2026 predictions with guest Ben Rabidoux. Currency volatility, falling rents, and the rise of right wing governments.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neigh...

Canada's population shrinks for the first time in years. Vacancies surge. House prices are still falling, now down 21% from the peak. Private credit price discovery. Ford cancels EV push.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com...

Canada's largest brokerage calls for falling home prices in 2026. Fed starts buying short term treasuries and says it's not QE. We are joined by guest Jim Iuorio to discuss Fed rate cuts, fiscal bazookas and risk assets.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage B...

What does the Alberta MOU really mean? Tanker bans. Nutrien potash terminal derails BC’s Eby. Alberta poised for Ai power centers. Bank of Canada and the Fed on deck.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathw...

Carney and Smith sign a memorandum of understanding on a pipeline. Saskatchewan signs potash agreement. Toronto new home sales slow to near zero. Are government stats concealing the poverty line? Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-investor-series-with-ben-rabidou...

Home prices are still moving lower despite home sales improving. Canada inflation data steady. Risk assets selling off. Bond yields surging in Japan, the world's most indebted nation. BC cancels Net Zero auto sales target. Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-i...

We are joined by guest Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association. Tariffs, China EV's, and Canada's role in the EV race. What is the future of the Canadian auto sector?  Join Us for The Loonie Hour Investor Series - with Ben Rabidoux, Live in Toronto on December 2nd, 2025! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loonie-hour-investo...

Housing slump continues. Tensions flare over First Nations land claims. Carney's $78B fiscal bazooka drops. Can the budget fix what ails Canada? Emissions caps and pipelines. With guest and former economic policy advisor Sean Speer.  Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy...

Bank of Canada and the Fed cut rates by 25bps. BoC warns of lower living standards. Richmond First Nations dispute causing financing issues. Bill Gates pivots on climate change.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.s...

Inflation ticked higher than expected in September. Market odds favor another rate cut. First Nation land ruling. Layoff announcements accelerate. Global Carbon Tax. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup....

Stellantis moves Jeep production to the US. Asking Rents continue to fall across Canada. The wealth gap widens. Powell suggests an end to quantitative tightening. Cities roll-back multiplex zoning.  Join The Loonie Hour and the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast live in Vancouver on October 21st! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-real-estate-global-macro-tickets-171621...

Gold surges to new highs. Toronto home prices plunge 25%. New Zealand panic cuts. Germany proposes to boost the retirement age. French government turbulence could spillover. Young Candians are increasingly less satisfied.  Join The Loonie Hour and the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast live in Vancouver on October 21st! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-real-estate-glo...

Development has slowed to zero in Toronto. Canada's cumulative deficits will exceed $360B over the next four years. Eby vows to block any new Alberta pipeline through BC. Power Demand set to Quadruple through Ai. The UK introduces a digital ID.  Join The Loonie Hour and the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast live in Vancouver on October 21st! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca...

Global liquidity continues to ramp higher. Why the demand for US assets continues to grow. The growing role of stablecoins and crypto that could help fix the US debt crisis. The bull market isn't over yet, with guest and macro investor Michael Nicoletos. Join The Loonie Hour and the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast live in Vancouver on October 21st! Get your tickets here! https://www.even...

The BoC and the Fed both cut rates this week, signalling more easing ahead. Housing troubles persist. Federal budget gets delayed. China coal consumption hits record highs. IEA revises oil demand higher.  Join The Loonie Hour and the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast live in Vancouver on October 21st! Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-real-estate-global-macro-tickets-...

Rate cuts coming next week in Canada and the US. Labour markets weakening. Backlash grows against temporary foreign workers. US inflation softens. No oil pipelines make the list for national projects of importance.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!

Canada GDP contracts in Q2. Population growth slows to zero in BC & Ontario. Foreign workers face political backlash. Gold surges to new highs amidst looming rate cuts. Concerns mounting over the sovereign debt crisis.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!

Canada removes counter-tariffs on the US. The Bank of Canada says they will start looking at house price inflation. France and the UK warn of potential IMF bailouts as sovereign debt crisis looms. Stocks keep melting higher.  Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out the Sar...

The Condo crash goes mainstream. Rental supply is flooding major metros across Canada. CPI inflation falls on lower gas prices and removal of carbon tax. Foreign investment fleeing the country. Vanguard recommends more bonds than stocks? Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check...

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.  Check out Liam Halligan's When The Facts Change Substack! Visit https://substack.com/@liamhalligan...