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May 23, 2026
Bank of Canada sees no clear rate path amid tariff and oil risks
Canadian Mortgage Trends ~ May 13th, 2026 Bank of Canada officials discussed a “range of views” on the most likely path for interest rates last month, weighing various possible outcomes of the Iran war and a review of the North American trade agreement. (Bloomberg) — Bank of Canada officials discussed […]
May 23, 2026
The mortgage tip your lender hopes you ignore
Financial Post ~ May 22nd, 2026 Robert McLister: The best rate isn’t necessarily the lowest borrowing cost, and the lowest number on a screen isn’t always the lowest figure a lender will quote Being a rate guy, two numbers jumped out at me this morning while reading Canada Mortgage and […]
April 30, 2026
Bank of Canada announces latest rate decision amid continuing global turmoil Ca
Canadian Mortgage Professionals ~ April 29th, 2026 The Bank of Canada has left interest rates unchanged in its third decision of the year, holding steady yet again amid conflicting signs on the inflation and economic outlooks. The central bank said on Wednesday morning it was keeping its policy rate at […]
March 28, 2026
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
Canadian Mortgage Trends ~ March 26th, 2026 Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers was in Brandon, Man., on Thursday speaking to the city’s chamber of commerce about how the bank is grappling with a series of economic shocks. “Canadians have faced a lot of economic upheaval over the […]
February 21, 2026
Canadian retail sales on track for rebound after slow end to 2025
Canadian Mortgage Trends ~ February 20th. 2026 (Bloomberg) — Canadian retail sales are on track to rebound to start the year after barely expanding in the fourth quarter. Receipts for retailers increased by 1.5% in January, according to an advanced estimate from Statistics Canada. This follows tepid retail sales growth […]
February 12, 2026
CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up in 2026 but will remain subdued
Canadian Press ~ February 10th, 2026 The country’s national housing agency says it expects home sales to pick up this year, though demand is forecast to remain below historical averages as the economy grows slowly. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pickup in housing demand will be led by […]
February 8, 2026
Most homeowners dodge mortgage renewal pain as Toronto, Vancouver flash warning signs: CMHC
Globe and Mail ~ February 5th, 2026 The number of Canadians missing mortgage payments is growing but remains below historical norms, according to new data from Canada’s housing agency, suggesting that the country is weathering a wave of pandemic-era mortgage renewals better than expected. Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, deputy chief economist at […]
January 28, 2026
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%
www.bankofcanada.ca ~ January 28th The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is little changed relative to the projection in the October Monetary Policy […]
January 12, 2026
Best RRSP Savings Accounts In Canada For 2026
Forbes ~ January `12th, 2026 While an investment portfolio is the best strategy for growing your retirement savings, RRSP savings accounts are an important tool that lets you keep cash in your registered account. The best RRSP savings accounts in Canada have no minimum deposits, no fees and pay a […]
December 29, 2025
The year in money: notable personal finance changes for 2025
The Canadian Press ~ Dec 11, 2025 TORONTO – There’s been a lot to keep up with this year, so it’s easy to have missed new developments on the personal finance front even if they might mean more money in your pocket. To help stay up to date, here’s a […]
