The federal government dropped their latest budget which predicts no recession and falling interest rates. Will this make the Bank of Canada's job more difficult? Increased capital gains taxes will come with consequences, particularly for entrepreneurs. Who is really running the show in Ottawa? Robert Asselin, former economic advisor to finance minister Morneau joins the podcast. 

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The federal government dropped their latest budget which predicts no recession and falling interest rates. Will this make the Bank of Canada's job more difficult? Increased capital gains taxes will come with consequences, particularly for entrepreneurs. Who is really running the show in Ottawa? Robert Asselin, former economic advisor to finance minister Morneau joins the podcast. 
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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.

The Loonie Hour

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

Federal Budget Predicts Falling Interest Rates, No Recession?

US CPI data came in softer than expected but that didn't sway the fed. Projections now call for one cut this year. Producer prices are outright declining. Canadian housing can't be fixed, surging taxes killing development. The pendulum is swinging to the right as voters reject the status quo. 

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BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)

US CPI data came in softer than expected but that didn't sway the fed. Projections now call for one cut this year. Producer prices are outright declining. Canadian housing can't be fixed, surging taxes killing development. The pendulum is swinging to the right as voters reject the status quo. 
Check Out BMO's S&amp;P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8">https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8</a> BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U. BMO S&amp;P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (<a href="bmogam.com">bmogam.com</a>)

Hawkish Powell Says Fed Will Only Cut Rates Once

Bank of Canada slashes interest rates, suggests more to come. The ECB also cuts rates, is the Fed next? Economic data is now softening in the US. Why this probably won't save the Canadian housing market. Private debt fund in Canada halts redemptions in a sign of things to come. Foreign interference corruption in Ottawa.

Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8
BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)

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Bank of Canada slashes interest rates, suggests more to come. The ECB also cuts rates, is the Fed next? Economic data is now softening in the US. Why this probably won't save the Canadian housing market. Private debt fund in Canada halts redemptions in a sign of things to come. Foreign interference corruption in Ottawa.
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The Rate Cutting Cycle Has Begun

We are joined by BMO's chief economist Doug Porter. The Bank of Canada will cut, probably in June. Don't expect bond yields or fixed mortgage rates to budge. Inflation is nearly defeated in Canada but not the US. Weak investment in Canada to continue with capital gains increases.

Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8

BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.

BMO S&P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (bmogam.com)

We are joined by BMO's chief economist Doug Porter. The Bank of Canada will cut, probably in June. Don't expect bond yields or fixed mortgage rates to budge. Inflation is nearly defeated in Canada but not the US. Weak investment in Canada to continue with capital gains increases.
Check Out BMO's S&amp;P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8">https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8</a>
BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and ZSP.U.
BMO S&amp;P 500 Index ETF ZSP | BMO Global Asset Management (<a href="bmogam.com">bmogam.com</a>)

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