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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 growing disconnect between the Federal Reserve and the bond market. We also explore private credit, government debt, Canada's changing political landscape, and the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision as affordability pressures continue to weigh on the economy.Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokersFor Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehourSchedule an exploration call with IceCap Asset Management: https://icecapassetmanagement.com/contact/✉️ Media & Real Estate Inquiries: [email protected] up to date with our information -📫 My Real Estate Substack: https://stevesaretsky.substack.com📫 The Loonie Hour Substack: https://looniehour.substack.com/about📊➡️ Loonie Hour Socials: https://linktr.ee/looniehour🎙️ Listen to the Podcast on Your Preferred Platform:https://linktr.ee/looniehourTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:29 Introducing Chris Whalen04:44 Is AI Becoming a Financial Bubble?08:22 The Risks of AI Vendor Financing12:12 The Global AI Arms Race15:42 Data Centers and the Infrastructure Problem20:31 The Federal Reserve and Kevin Warsh23:51 Bank Reserves and Market Liquidity27:35 Is Monetary Policy Losing Its Effectiveness?31:51 The Bond Market and Government Debt34:10 Household Credit and Private Credit Risks36:33 Trouble in Private Equity40:11 Could the Fed Return to Quantitative Easing?42:01 Final Thoughts from Chris Whalen43:06 Canada's Political Shake-Up46:08 What Political Change Could Mean for BC49:03 Investment and Economic Policy52:16 The Bank of Canada's Rate Decision55:15 Inflation and the Cost of Living59:41 The Bank of Canada's Economic Outlook01:02:28 Inflation Forecasts for 202701:06:20 Canada's Federal Budget and Deficit01:10:49 The Problem with Net Debt01:13:39 Canada's Federal and Provincial DebtDisclaimer:The information within our content is not intended to be or construed as investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before putting a "loonie" into any of these financial markets.#LoonieHour #macroeconomics #federalreserve
