September 19, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesExpect Some Tough Love from the US Federal Reserve This WeekIn today's post I explain why I believe the US Federal Reserve will surprise markets with more-hawkish-than-expected policy-rate language this week.
September 12, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesFive Mortgage-Related Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s Latest Rate HikeHere are five thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike and policy statement.
September 6, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada’s Rate-Hike Impacts Are IntensifyingIn today's post I explain how a confluence of three factors will magnify the incremental impact of each incremental BoC hike.
August 29, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy the Bank of Canada and the Bond Market Are Both Half Right (and Half Wrong)Today's post explains why I have decided to alter my near-term rate forecast.
August 8, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesHow the Latest Employment Data Will Impact Our Mortgage RatesHere is my take on how US and Canadian employment momentum (or the lack thereof) will impact Canadian mortgage rates.
August 2, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesInflation, a Labour Bubble, and Another Fed Rate HikeIn today’s post I focus on three economic signposts and explain how they inform my outlook for Canadian fixed and variable mortgage rates.
July 25, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesRate Hikes, Central Banker Straight Talk and New Mortgage RulesI was away this weekend, so here are links to three of my most popular recent posts.
July 18, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesFive Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s Jumbo Rate HikeHere are five key observations relating to last week’s jumbo-sized Bank of Canada rate hike.