Tag: Bank of Canada interest rates
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Canada’s Inflation Surprise Isn’t Enough to Trigger a Rate Cut
January 19, 2026 Canada’s inflation rate ended 2025 higher than expected, but economists say the surprise increase is unlikely to prompt any immediate change in interest rate policy. While headline inflation ticked up in December, underlying price pressures continue to show signs of easing, keeping the Bank of Canada firmly on the sidelines. Inflation Rises…
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Nearly 8 Out of 10 Dollars Canadians Owe Is Mortgage Debt – StatCan Warns of Rising Risk
Canadian real estate is once again fueling household debt, with new data from Statistics Canada showing mortgages now make up a record share of total borrowing. As of August 2025, nearly 8 in 10 dollars of household credit are tied to mortgages, a concentration that’s increasing economic risk despite slower overall borrowing. Canadian Household Debt Tops $3.13 Trillion Canada’s…
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As Canada’s Housing Market Sees Gradual Recovery, Ontario Home Prices Will Remain Under Pressure: RBC Report
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of a gradual recovery in the second half of 2025, but Ontario home prices are expected to remain under pressure until at least early 2026, according to a new RBC Economics report. The report highlights a significant shift in supply-demand conditions in Ontario, with more homes for sale than at any point since June 2010. This…
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