4/15/2020 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada on Wednesday said the coronavirus outbreak was set to trigger the biggest ever near-term Canadian downturn but suspended its regular economic forecasts, citing ... More
3/27/2020 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada is cutting its key interest target by half a percentage point to 0.25 per cent in an unscheduled rate announcement. ... More
3/19/2020 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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A measure of Canada’s consumer confidence has reported its biggest drop ever amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ... More
3/13/2020 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada cut its trend-setting interest rate by half a percentage point to 0.75 per cent from 1.25 per cent in a surprise move on Friday aimed at softening the economic ... More
1/22/2020 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady but expressed heightened concern about a slowing economy. ... More
12/18/2019 | Posted in Canada Living by Ron Hyde
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There will be growth for the Canadian economy in the next two years as the country avoids recession. ... More
11/25/2019 | Posted in Global Real Estate Markets by Ron Hyde
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A global recession would bring challenges for the global real estate market but it is unlikely next year according to one major firm’s leader. ... More
9/23/2019 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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The cities where commercial real estate will thrive will be those that can adapt to the emerging demands of corporates and investors according to a new report. ... More
9/20/2019 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Ron Hyde
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Surprise city makes the list. ... More
9/4/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada resisted pressure from investors by declining to signal it will soon follow global peers in easing monetary policy. ... More
8/2/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Here’s a look at how lower rates south of the border could ripple through our country, according to five experts. ... More
6/20/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Canadian inflation quickened in May on increases across all eight major components, giving the Bank of Canada plenty of scope to hold interest ... More
5/22/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Canada should hold off on changes to make homebuying more affordable but should speed up efforts to reduce trade barriers within its borders, advises the International Monetary ... More
5/21/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said he sees the slowdown in Canada’s economy as temporary and that interest rates will likely go up – he just doesn’t know ... More
5/1/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The latest reading of Canada’s economy brings both good and bad news for the housing market. ... More
4/2/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Poloz's optimism Monday about the future could ease speculation the central bank could lower rates. ... More
4/1/2019 | Posted in Real Estate Market by Ron Hyde
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The start of 2019 saw an uptick for Canada’s construction sector as both residential and non-residential posted gains; and a stronger showing for real estate brokerages. ... More
3/12/2019 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Here are four record-breaking phenomena that suggest we have reached a real turning point in Canadian real estate. ... More
3/10/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Residential investment is falling, and that's a clear sign of hard times in Canada's economy, the Bank of Montreal says. ... More
3/7/2019 | Posted in Toronto News by Ron Hyde
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Toronto has broken into North America’s top-five cities for tech talent as the city undergoes an economic boom. ... More
3/6/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent on Wednesday, citing concerns about the global economy and Canada’s own recent ... More
2/28/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Capital Economics predicts that The Bank of Canada will cut its key lending rate in December as a weakening housing market and oil sector headwinds drag GDP growth back below ... More
2/22/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Stephen Poloz says the upward path for interest rates is 'uncertain'. ... More
2/20/2019 | Posted in Toronto News by Ron Hyde
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Savills ranks Toronto among the world's leading tech cities, acknowledging the access to a deep talent pool and the city’s reputation as a global centre. ... More
1/5/2019 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Ahead of the Bank of Canada’s first policy meeting of the year, scheduled for next week, Capital Economics is back at it again. ... More
12/19/2018 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Canada’s economy will slow down in 2019 with consumer spending impacted by weaker employment, cooling house prices, high levels of debt, and rising interest rates. ... More
12/18/2018 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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The slowdown in Canada’s housing market is likely to weigh on the economy according to a new report from CIBC Economics. ... More
12/4/2018 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada will announce its December interest rates decision Wednesday and few are expecting a Grinch-like pre-Christmas shock. ... More
11/7/2018 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the eventual destination range for his key interest rate target — estimated by his team at between 2.5 and 3.5 ... More
10/22/2018 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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By 2023, the number of millionaires in Canada is expected to rise 54% to nearly 2 million people ... More
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