January 30, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy We Shouldn’t Over-React to the Bank of Canada’s Rate-Hike PauseToday's post explains why anyone tracking Canadian mortgage rates should temper their reaction to Bank of Canada's rate-hike pause.
January 23, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWill the Bank of Canada Raise Again This Week?Most forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday. Here is my take.
January 16, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy Softer US Inflation Doesn’t Change My View on Mortgage RatesIn today's post I explain why softer than expected US inflation data doesn't change my view that mortgage rates will take longer to drop than many now expect.
January 9, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesMortgage-Rate Forecast and Predictions for 2023Here are my five mortgage-related predictions for the year ahead.
January 3, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesFive Posts to Kick Off the New YearHappy New Year! Here are links to five of my recent posts to get you caught up.
December 19, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate Updates2022: The End of the Free Money EraHere are my final and most important observations about our current interest rate environment as we head into 2023.
December 12, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesHas the Bank of Canada’s Policy Rate Finally Peaked?Here are my five key thoughts on the Bank of Canada's latest rate hike, and my take on whether the Bank's policy rate has now peaked.
December 5, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Case for Another 0.50% Bank of Canada Rate HikeFinancial markets are pricing in another 0.25% increase by the Bank of Canada this Wednesday, but I think a 0.50% hike might actually make more sense.