The Loonie Hour

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Steve Saretsky Visit website › Business · EN · 268 episodes · latest 2026-11-13 · explicit

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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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The Immigration Numbers Ottawa is Hiding with Ben Rabidoux | The Loonie Hour Episode 268

2026-11-13 · 1 hr 25 min · Episode 268

Ottawa says immigration is slowing down, but do the numbers tell a different story? Are they quietly opening the door to more immigration than Canadians have been led to believe? Today, we're joined by Ben Rabidoux to…
How Europe Strangled Its Own Economy with Daniel Lacalle | The Loonie Hour Episode 267

2026-11-06 · 1 hr 21 min · Episode 267

Is Europe's sovereign debt bubble finally bursting, and could Canada be heading down the same economic path? Today, we're joined by economist and fund manager Daniel Lacalle to discuss the growing risks in global…
The Fed Will Have to Print: Chris Whalen on the AI Bubble & Government Bonds

2026-10-30 · 1 hr 17 min · Episode 266

Is the AI boom turning into the next financial bubble? Today, we're joined by financial analyst Chris Whalen to discuss the massive spending behind artificial intelligence, the risks facing financial markets, and the…
Oil Boom, Condo Bust Canada’s Two Speed Economy | The Loonie Hour Episode 265

2026-10-23 · 1 hr 10 min · Episode 265

Today, we'll unpack Canada's growing economic challenges. From Alberta's surprising fiscal surplus and Toronto's struggling condo market to renewed immigration debates and Canada's uncertain trade relationship with the…
Big Six vs Big Crypto: The Fight for Your Deposits | The Loonie Hour Episode 264

2026-10-16 · 1 hr 16 min · Episode 264

Today, we're joined by Fraser Matthews, CEO of Netcoins, to discuss the rise of stablecoins, their impact on the banking system, and the future of digital payments. Are stablecoins an existential threat to traditional…
Can BC Be Saved? Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson on BC’s $13.8B Deficit

2026-10-09 · 1 hr 20 min · Episode 263

British Columbia is facing a record $13.8 billion budget deficit, mounting tax pressures, and a struggling housing market. With the October 24 election approaching, we sit down with B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne…
Are we Reaching Capitulation in the Bond Market?

2026-10-02 · 1 hr 2 min · Episode 262

Bond markets are deteriorating rapidly as yields rise and credit spreads begin to widen across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan. We discuss what tightening financial conditions could mean for housing, equities, the…
McDonald's CEO: Food Inflation Is Here to Stay

2026-09-25 · 1 hr 11 min · Episode 261

Today, we'll break down the renewed surge in global bond yields and what it could mean for interest rates, mortgages, housing, and the broader economy. Long-term yields are climbing across central banks globally,…
Central Banks Commit to Raising Rates into an Energy Crisis

2026-09-18 · 1 hr 16 min · Episode 260

Central banks are turning increasingly hawkish as an escalating global energy crisis keeps inflation under pressure. We'll break down why policymakers are committing to higher interest rates even as the underlying…
Could the US Sanction Canadian Banks Next? w/ guest Ben Rabidoux

2026-09-11 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 259

Ben Rabidoux joins the show to break down the latest housing data, rising mortgage rates, record mortgage renewals, the ongoing shifting in economic alliances, and why delinquencies could continue climbing through 2027…

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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