November 29, 2021
Bond yields plunged on Friday after news of the Omicron coronavirus variant broke. Today's post explains.
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November 22, 2021
Our Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to its highest level in 19 years last month, but CPI the component that matters most of all still lags.
November 15, 2021
The steady drumbeat of inflation warnings have variable-rate borrowers wondering whether they should lock into a fixed rate. Today's post offers my take.
November 8, 2021
Today’s post covers the Fed's latest policy statement, offers my take on the Oct employment data, and explains why I think the rate-hike hype is all a bit much.
November 1, 2021
A self-reinforcing cycle of higher expected inflation leading to higher actual inflation is the primary risk that central bankers now face.
October 25, 2021
Variable mortgage rates can seem like a scary option in these uncertain times, but are they really that risky? My answer might surprise you.
October 18, 2021
In today’s post I explain why I believe QE tapering will likely delay rate hikes, rather than portend them.
October 12, 2021
The Canadian economy added an impressive number of jobs last month, and our bond yields surged higher on the news. In today’s post I offer my take.