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Precious metals, and crypto are crashing. Ai is now threatening SAAS valuations. This is all putting pressure on private credit markets. Is the US economy entering deflation? Canada brings back EV rebates. Home sales tumble further in January.  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 Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected]. Check out Saily at https://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!

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.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected]. Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected]. Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected]. Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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.neighbourhood.com/looniehour For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Fundraiser by Running Night Club - Let's run together to raise funds for Moisson Laurentides and help local families! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/courir-pour-nourrir/ Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.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 Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Fundraiser by Running Night Club - Let's run together to raise funds for Moisson Laurentides and help local families! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/courir-pour-nourrir/ Check out Jim's podcast The Futures Edge: https://www.youtube.com/@futuresedgepodcast Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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 Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! 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.com/

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-investor-series-with-ben-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! 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.com/

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-investor-series-with-ben-rabidoux-dec-2nd-2025-tickets-1969989267931?aff=oddtdtcreator Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! 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.com/

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 the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more! 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.com/

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.saretskygroup.com/