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Cheryl Fast-Defer || November 21, 2023
Easing inflation has likely “closed the door” to further rate hikes
Canada’s headline inflation rate eased more than expected in October, likely shutting the door to any further immediate rate hikes, economists say. Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that...
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Cheryl Fast-Defer || November 16, 2023
Existing homes sales fell in October
Sales of existing homes continued to fall in October while prices remained flat, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported today. Sales fell 5.6% from September but remain 0.9% above...
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Cheryl Fast-Defer || November 09, 2023
Building permits fell 6.5% in September
The total value of Canadian building permits fell 6.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted $11.2 billion, according toStatistics Canada. Residential permits, however, rose 4.3% to $7.2...
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Cheryl Fast-Defer || October 25, 2023
Is the Bank of Canada finally done hiking rates?
As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada delivered a second consecutive rate hold today, leaving its key benchmark rate at 5.00%. That was welcome news for variable-rate mortgage holders, who...
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