Will the Bond Market Force Central Banks to Raise Rates?

<p>The Federal Reserve is changing how it communicates with markets, and the ripple effects are being felt across bonds, currencies, housing, and equities. We break down Kevin Warsh’s shift away from forward guidance, why long-term Treasury yields continue to climb, and what it could mean for interest rates going forward. We also discuss New York’s proposed second-home tax and government-backed grocery stores, the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, Korea’s margin-call meltdown, growing weakness in the bond market, pressure on the Canadian dollar, and why the energy sector may present one of today’s most compelling investment opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Start an investment portfolio that&#39;s built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! </p><p>For Mortgage Brokers: <a href="https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers</a></p><p>For Investors and Advisors: <a href="https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour</a></p><p><br></p><p>Schedule a call with IceCap Asset Management: <a href="https://icecapassetmanagement.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://icecapassetmanagement.com/contact/</a></p><p><br></p><p>✉️ Media &amp; Real Estate Inquiries: <a href="mailto:steve@stevesaretsky.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">steve@stevesaretsky.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Stay up to date with our information -</p><p>📫 My Real Estate Substack: </p><p><a href="https://stevesaretsky.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://stevesaretsky.substack.com</a></p><p>📫 The Loonie Hour Substack: </p><p><a href="https://looniehour.substack.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://looniehour.substack.com/about</a></p><p><br></p><p>📊➡️ Loonie Hour Socials: <a href="https://linktr.ee/looniehour" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/looniehour</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Listen to the Podcast on Your Preferred Platform:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/looniehour" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/looniehour</a></p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>04:58 Canada’s Housing Bailouts Aren’t Working</p><p>09:14 Will Higher Taxes Drive Capital Away?</p><p>15:31 Canada’s Empty Homes Taxes</p><p>16:57 When Homeowners Are Forced to Sell</p><p>20:10 Could Canadian Housi