10/5/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Global banks are rethinking Canada's rate path as inflation climbs past the BoC's 2% target ... More

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  10/1/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Rising bond yields are pushing fixed rates higher, but experts are divided on whether Bank of Canada hikes will erode the savings offered by variable mortgages. ... More

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  9/30/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Toronto-Dominion Bank has downgraded its outlook for Canada’s housing market in 2026 and is calling for home sales to fall five per cent as higher bond yields take their ... More

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  9/25/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada is likely to raise interest rates at its next two meetings as the Middle East conflict creates the risk of broader price pressures, a senior macro strategist at ... More

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  9/23/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada is navigating a difficult crossroads ahead of its October 28 rate decision, with Governor Tiff Macklem warning that higher borrowing costs remain a live ... More

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  9/2/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a seventh consecutive meeting as an escalation in the trade war with the U.S. threatens growth and creates the risk of new ... More

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  9/1/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada is likely to hold borrowing costs steady, as an escalation in the trade war with the U.S. threatens the economic recovery while adding to inflation risks. ... More

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  8/27/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Recent months have already seen upward pressure on fixed rates, a trend that could intensify as US-Canada trade relations worsen ... More

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  8/17/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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July CPI hit 3%, matching the ceiling of the BoC's control range, as gas prices surge ... More

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  8/4/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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The number of Canadian bank mortgages at least 90 days past due reached the highest count in more than a decade. ... More

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  7/31/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Statistics Canada data puts Q2 growth on track to outpace the central bank's own projections ... More

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  7/22/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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While CREA sees a milder pace of activity ahead than expected, others say there’s cause for mild optimism – even though challenges are continuing ... More

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  7/21/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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BMO expects the Bank of Canada to remain firmly on hold this year, but says worsening trade relations with the U.S. could put rate cuts back in play. ... More

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  7/16/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Economists, lenders and real estate experts weigh in on the Bank of Canada's July 15 rate decision ... More

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  7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting as policymakers see the economy rebounding and oil price-driven inflation fading. ... More

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  6/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. ... More

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  6/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada's June 10 decision is shaping up to be one of its quietest yet. ... More

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  5/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Canada's housing market inched forward in April, but the gains were shadowed by surging oil prices, geopolitical turbulence from the conflict in Iran, and the spectre of a ... More

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  4/29/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada announced today that it will maintain its overnight interest rate at 2.25%, choosing stability as inflation pressures and economic uncertainty continue to ... More

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  4/24/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, TD Economics believes the Bank of Canada is more likely to ease interest rates in the future than raise them, if and when it decides to move ... More

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  3/18/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada elected to hold its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday. ... More

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  3/17/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Severe mortgage delinquencies jumped in late 2025 even as the overall rate stayed low, new Equifax data shows, offering an early signal of strain as Canada enters peak mortgage ... More

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  3/17/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Markets and industry pros brace for another pivotal call on rates this Wednesday. ... More

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  3/13/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Canada’s “brutal” jobs report for February has most economists betting interest rates aren’t going anywhere this year, but a cut would be the more likely ... More

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  3/2/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada opened the door to future rate hikes even in a soft economy, a message that underscores just how uncertain the path ahead remains for mortgage borrowers. ... More

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  2/1/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to ... More

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