February 12, 2024
The latest employment data confirmed that our labour market is softening despite the stronger-than-expected headline result.
Posts from the ‘mortgagerateforecast’ Tag
February 5, 2024
Today’s post explains why a recession is still more likely than a soft landing and predicts how it will impact Canadian mortgage rates.
January 29, 2024
Today’s post provides my five key takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s policy-rate meeting last week.
January 15, 2024
Today’s post explains why the composition of our current inflation pressure puts the Bank of Canada in a dilly of a pickle.
December 4, 2023
Today's post explains why the last week's GDP and employment data bolstered the view that rates have peaked, and outlines why variable mortgage rates are worth a fresh look.
July 24, 2023
In today's post I explain why Canadians should expect inflation to move higher during the second half of 2023.
July 17, 2023
Here are my responses to the five key questions that Canadian mortgage borrowers are asking in the wake of the BoC’s latest move.
July 10, 2023
If you’re in the market for a mortgage today, I am writing this post to help you navigate through today’s difficult environment.