In the realm of securing a mortgage, the decision to partner with a mortgage broker versus a traditional bank can make all the difference in your financial journey. Let’s delve into the reasons why entrusting your mortgage needs to a broker might be your smartest move. 1. Access to a Diverse Lender Network One of […]
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The Bank of Canada Held Rates Steady and Took A More Neutral Tone
It was widely expected that the Bank of Canada would maintain its key policy rate at 5% for the third consecutive time. It will continue to sell government securities (quantitative tightening) to normalize its balance sheet. Market participants weighed and measured each word of the BoC press release and assessed that the Bank took a […]
Canadian Employment Gains Stronger than Expected in November, While Unemployment Rose and Hours Worked Fell
Jobless Rates Hits 22-Month High–Led by Losses in Finance and Real Estate EmploymentToday’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for November was a mixed bag. Total employment gains were stronger than expected. However, the rising unemployment rate and drop in hours worked were signs of mounting economic weakness, especially in the financial and real estate sectors. Employment […]
Inflation fell in October
Canadian Inflation Fell to 3.1% (y/y) In October, Ensuring the BoC Holds Rates Steady. good news on the inflation front suggests policy rates have peaked Today’s inflation report showed a continued improvement, mainly due to falling year-over-year (y/y) gasoline prices. The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.1% y/y, down from the 3.8% rise in […]
Soft Jobs Report Weakens Impetus for Further Bank of Canada Rate Hikes
weak October jobs report likely takes further BOC rate hikes off the table Today’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for October was weak across the board. Total job gains were meagre, full-time jobs fell, hours worked were flat, wage inflation eased (a bit), and the unemployment rate rose. Employment changed little in October, up only 17,500 (0.1%), […]