Tag: Bank of Canada rates
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Canada Housing and Interest Rate Forecasts for 2026: What Economists Expect Next

As 2026 begins, Canada’s housing market appears to be settling into a period of gradual recovery rather than a sharp rebound. After several turbulent years marked by rapid rate hikes, falling sales, and uneven price corrections, economists now expect a more balanced environment defined by lower interest rates, cautious buyers, and restrained price growth. Rate…
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How a U.S. Trade War Could Impact Canada’s Housing Market

A potential trade war with the U.S. could significantly impact Canada’s housing market by driving up construction and renovation costs. Experts warn that new tariffs could raise the price of homebuilding materials, making homes less affordable and reducing new housing supply. How Tariffs Could Affect Home Prices The U.S. and Canada are major trading partners,…