The Canadian Investor

In this episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the latest Bank of Canada rate decision and monetary policy report. They discuss why the Bank of Canada held rates steady, how the bond market is increasingly driving borrowing costs, and why housing is becoming a more important risk in the central bank’s outlook.
They also look at Canada’s increasingly divided housing market, with Ontario and B.C. under pressure while several other provinces continue to hit new highs. The discussion covers condo weakness in Toronto and Vancouver, the impact of unsold inventory, rental market dynamics, CMHC MLI Select, and how mortgage products and government policy are shaping real estate investment.
From there, they shift to the U.S. rate outlook and why the Fed may have less room to raise rates than prediction markets or futures markets suggest. They discuss rising U.S. Treasury bill issuance, the potential role of stablecoins in creating demand for short-term government debt, and why higher inflation targets may become more politically and financially attractive over time.
Finally, they dig into the AI investment boom, including new Chinese open-weight models, pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic’s business models, data centre constraints, Tourmaline’s proposed Alberta data centre opportunity, and what semiconductor drawdowns may be signaling for broader markets.
Tickers discussed: TOU.TO, SMH, NVDA, TSM, AVGO, AMD, MU, ASML, META, QQQ

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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start with a quick look at the Bank of Canada’s latest rate decision and why the central bank is keeping policy steady while balancing economic weakness with inflation risks.
We then dive into the reported buyout offer for PayPal from Stripe and Advent International, why the market appears skeptical the deal will go through, and whether the offer undervalues PayPal given its free cash flow. We also look at Lucid’s financial struggles, its cash burn, and why EV startups remain such difficult businesses to scale.
From there, we break down another strong quarter from Aritzia, including impressive growth in the U.S., strong comparable sales, expanding gross margins, and why the company continues to stand out in retail. We also discuss MTY Food Group’s difficult quarter, its strategic review, and what slowing consumer traffic means for restaurant franchises.
Finally, we cover Pepsi’s struggles with pricing and private-label competition, IBM’s surprise preliminary results and why the stock sold off sharply, and ASML’s strong quarter as AI-related demand drives spending on memory, lithography systems, and semiconductor capacity.
Tickers discussed: PYPL, SQ, LCID, ATZ.TO, MTY.TO, PEP, KO, IBM, ASML, MU, TSM, NVDA
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down Rogers’ move to take full control of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and what it says about the rising value of professional sports franchises. We look at how Rogers’ sports assets compare to the company’s overall market value, why scarce live-sports assets continue to attract premium valuations, and how NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL franchise values have grown over the last decade.
We then shift to the S&P 500 and the growing debate around equal-weight versus market-cap-weighted ETFs. With the top holdings now making up a large share of the index, we discuss whether investors are still getting the diversification they expect, why AI-related concentration has become such a major factor, and how equal-weight ETFs can act as a defensive hedge while still keeping broad U.S. market exposure.
Tickers discussed: RCI.B.TO, BCE.TO, RSP, EQL.TO, EQL.F.TO, VOO, ZSP.TO, MSFT, MU, TSLA, WMT, BRK.B, LLY, JPM

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In this episode of The Canadian Macro Investor, we break down some of the biggest Canadian macro and investing stories from the week. We discuss signs of pressure on Canadian consumers, recent government fiscal trends, and what the latest economic data could mean for interest rates, inflation, and the broader economy.
We also look at Ottawa’s push into critical minerals, including the federal government’s potential investment in Teck, and why these types of projects are increasingly being framed through a national security lens. We then touch on broader North American macro themes, including trade, tariffs, consumer spending, and what investors should watch as the second half of the year unfolds.
Tickers discussed: TECK-B.TO
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down Rogers’ move to take full control of MLSE and what the rising valuation of professional sports franchises says about scarcity, live sports, and media rights. We also look at the federal government’s investment agreement with Teck Resources and why critical minerals are becoming a national security priority.
We then discuss Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs, the paradox of AI-driven growth alongside continued job cuts, and whether big tech is reallocating too aggressively toward AI infrastructure. We also explain the mini-tender offer involving Sun Life, why these offers can be problematic for retail investors, and what shareholders should watch for.
Finally, we cover Strategy’s decision to sell Bitcoin despite Michael Saylor’s long-standing stance, and Nike’s latest earnings, where the headline numbers looked better than the underlying turnaround story.
Tickers discussed: RCI.B.TO, BCE.TO, TECK-B.TO, MSFT, SLF.TO, MSTR, NKE
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