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Canada’s Economy Is Stagnant. Why Are Its Stocks Beating the World?

TSX outperformance isn’t a sign of local health. It’s a pure macro play on raw materials, gold, and the new commodity cycle.

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3 Charts Every Canadian Should See This Month

Canada’s labour market is on the up. This comes amid economic stagnation, suggesting there is less economic slack than previously thought.

Aug 13 • The Loonie Hour and Richard Dias

Japan’s Currency Crisis Is Coming for Canadian Rates

U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent just intervened in the yen. Here's why it matters more than you think.

Aug 7 • Richard Dias

Tiff Macklem Can’t Save Canada, and He Knows it.

Trapped between a sinking Loonie, rising bond yields, and a $500B debt wall, the Bank of Canada has no good moves left.

Aug 2 • Richard Dias

Is Canada Becoming a Nation of Renters?

Homeowner construction has fallen to a 27-year low while rental builds hit record highs.

Jul 25

The Most Important Charts for Canadians Right Now

Knowledge is power. Yet for Canadians, there is a dearth of high-quality economic and market resources that are available and accessible. It is time we…

Jul 15 • Richard Dias

Winning Votes, Losing the Economy: Canada Has No Where Else To Go

Scoring political points against the U.S. might look good on the campaign trail, but the long-term economic cost is terrifying.

Jul 6 • The Loonie Hour and Richard Dias

How global events impact Canadians. Macroeconomics - Markets - Policy. The Loonie Hour Podcast, hosted & written by Industry Insiders. This is where we share our insights.

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