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Some of the Smartest Investors Get Duped By Massive FTX Crypto Fraud – The Loonie Hour #058

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National house prices slid lower in October, bringing the total price decline to 15% since peaking earlier this year. Some lenders are starting to lay off staff as mortgage applications dry up. While inflation has peaked, recent data suggests it remains quite sticky at 6.9% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the lads discuss the ongoing fraud story of FTX.

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The Canadian Economy

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