November 2, 2026 Last updated on November 2, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada Hikes. How Many More Should We Expect?The Bank of Canada hiked last week. Today's post offers my takes on how many more hikes are likely now in store.
October 26, 2026 Last updated on October 26, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada Sounds Ready to HikeToday's post explains why the Bank of Canada appears ready to hike this week, and offers my take on why it shouldn't.
October 19, 2026 Last updated on October 19, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe US Bond Market’s Surprising Reaction to the Latest Inflation DataToday's post focuses on why hotter-than-expected US inflation data were accompanied by a sharp drop in US Treasury yields.
October 5, 2026 Last updated on October 5, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWeak US Employment Casts Doubt on Urgent Need for More Fed HikesToday's post explains why weak US employment may delay the Fed's rate hike plans (and how that may impact Canadian mortgage rates).
September 28, 2026 Last updated on September 28, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesA Contrarian Take on Where Canadian Mortgage Rates May Be HeadingToday's post explains why I think the bond market's assumptions about future Bank of Canada rate hikes are too aggressive.
September 21, 2026 Last updated on September 21, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesHow the Fed’s Hike Impacts Canadian Mortgage RatesToday’s post offers my take on how last week’s hike by the US Federal Reserve is likely to impact Canadian mortgage rates.
September 14, 2026 Last updated on September 16, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesIs the US Federal Reserve About to Hike?The US Federal Reserve will probably hike its policy rate this week, much to the chagrin of President Trump.
September 8, 2026 Last updated on September 8, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada’s Surprisingly Hawkish TurnToday's post offers my (contrarian) take on the Bank of Canada's hawkish hold last week.