Canada's GDP surprises to the upside, largely on the back of a massive population boom that is masking a lack of productivity growth. This is putting undue pressure on the Bank of Canada, with markets now expecting the BoC to move once again. US jobs data provides a murky outlook. Commodities pointing to recession. And special guest Professor Michael Giest joins us to discuss the controversial Bill C-11 censorship bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate hikes have only hit one third of all mortgages outstanding. Scotiabank says their customers are pulling back on discretionary spending. Is the Fed going to hike again next month? Germany enters a recession. Debt ceiling hysteria reaches a tipping point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation surprised to the upside in April, forcing bond yields to surge higher and putting the Bank of Canada back in the hot seat. Meanwhile 75% of variable rate mortgages have hit their trigger rate. The Federal Government made a colossal error on issuing debt on the short end of the curve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Toronto approves mass rezoning for residential development. There's an inventory shortage not just in Canadian housing markets but around the world right now. CPI inflation comes in as expected. Are deposit runs an issue in Canada? The Bank of Canada asks Canadians to weigh in on a central bank digital currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home sales are bouncing back to life across Canada. Calgary Real Estate prices hit new record highs. The banking crisis is far from over as contagion risks start to spread. The Fed hikes rates another 25bps but a pause appears likely. Markets are calling for rate cuts as soon as this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The housing market continues to turn higher, yet wages are actually rolling over. Latest data shows wage growth is now sharply negative in real terms. Banking issues in the US have not gone away. The Bank of Canada is fully expecting a recession. CN Rail says the recession is already here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headline inflation falls to 4.2% in March. National house prices are back on the rise with housing starts still falling. Government employees striking across the nation as the cost of living crisis persists, potentially entrenching higher wage inflation. Former head of the Conservative Party Erin O’Toole joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Canada kept interest rates on hold while raising GDP growth forecasts. Meanwhile, land loans to developers have completely evaporated, sowing the seeds for a supply crunch years down the road. CPI in the US eases but core inflation is proving to be sticky. Warren Buffett takes a surprise trip to Japan. Germany shuts down more nuclear plants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeping policy changes are coming on the housing supply front in Vancouver. Meanwhile, TD Bank has become the worlds most shorted bank stock, facing $3.7B of short interest. Is this the end of the US Dollar? Dutch Farmers Revolt ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government announced its budget and it was a doozy. More inflationary spending, including money for groceries. The Bank of Canada will have its work cut out for them as there are also signs that the housing market is showing signs of strengthening. Credit spreads suggest there are still issues under the hood within financial markets. Buy NordVPN and win extra subscription time https://nordvpn.com/looniehour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's oil and gas sector could flourish, enriching the lives of all Canadians while lowering global emissions, the only thing stopping it is politics according to this weeks special guest Andrew Haynes. Andrew is a 20 year expert in the energy sector. Meanwhile, the US Fed continues to push rates higher despite banking issues. Canadian population growth exceeded one million last year. Billions of commercial loans coming due could create more issues for smaller banks. Buy NordVPN and win extra subscription time https://nordvpn.com/looniehour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banking crisis spreading across the US and more issues at Credit Suisse. Is this an isolated event or a potential contagion? What are the market implications for Canada? Bond yields are falling. The ECB raises rates. Canadian Real Estate Prices drop 15%, new listings hit 20 year lows. Buy NordVPN and win extra subscription time https://nordvpn.com/looniehour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Canada keeps rate hikes on pause, threatening a weaker currency as other central banks push forward with higher rates. What does this mean for the typical Canadian household? Important Jobs numbers are released. Inflation upside risks. Continued bull market for Canadian energy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's GDP was flat in Q4, falling well below the Bank of Canada's forecast. The housing market continues to be starved of inventory as sellers attempt to hold out market conditions. Extend and pretend, amortizations are growing at Canadian banks. Inflation remains sticky across the US and Euro Zone as growth slows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation in Canada surprised to the downside. However, shelter and food inflation, two things you can't live without- remain elevated. The public sector continues to grow as the entrepreneurial spirit stagnates. Commercial Real Estate remains under pressure. The Market is now more hawkish than the Fed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National home prices in Canada continue to slide, falling 12% on a yearly basis, the deepest slide on record. Signs of sticky inflation persist, suggesting the Bank of Canada might still have more work to do on interest rates. The Wealth gap could explode higher in the next recession. Could interest income from high interest rates actually be easing financial conditions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big Vancouver Real Estate Developer goes belly up on over $700M in debt. Is this the canary in the coal mine? The Bank of Canada admits they had to pause over extreme household indebtedness. The Fed says disinflation is underway. The yield curve is now the most inverted since the 1980's. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOUR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rate hikes from the Fed, the ECB, and the Bank of England. Are markets overly optimistic about the future of interest rates? Is the Canadian housing market nearing a bottom? We have Ron Butler join us for a guest interview to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in the Canadian mortgage market. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOUR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates another 25bps but has signalled they will pause and hold from here. What does this mean for housing and financial conditions? Is a soft landing achievable or wishful thinking? Consumer confidence is increasing but models suggest there is still near a 50/50 chance of a US recession this year. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOUR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National house prices continued their slide in December and are now down 17% since peaking. Inflation continues to fall but businesses don't believe we will see 2% inflation anytime soon. Twinkie bets are out, the Bank of Canada is poised for a rate hike next week. Investors are lining up to withdraw nearly $20B worth of funds from private Real Estate. Sign up for Shakepay with the promo code: LOONIEHOUR, and you’ll receive $10 after you buy your first $100 worth of bitcoin. https://shakepay.me/r/LOONIEHOUR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.