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Why Canadian fixed mortgage rates are rising again

May 14, 2025 1 Comment

After briefly dipping below 4%, most five-year fixed mortgage rates at Canada’s major banks are back above the 4% mark, and could stay elevated for the foreseeable future, experts say.

Canada spared from Trump’s new import tariffs, but auto sector still faces 25% levy

April 2, 2025 No Comments

Canada has avoided the brunt of a sweeping new round of U.S. tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump, who unveiled a blanket 10% levy on all imports—excluding only Canada and Mexico under the USMCA trade pact.

A variable-rate mortgage could save borrowers over $6,000 on their next term: BMO

February 24, 2025 2 Comments

Variable mortgage rates are looking increasingly attractive compared to fixed rates, with the potential for significant savings, according to new research from BMO Economics.

U.S. core inflation eases, but Fed rate cut this month remains unlikely

January 15, 2025 No Comments

U.S. inflation rose for the second straight month, though core inflation showed modest signs of easing. Still, economists say it likely won’t be enough to warrant a Fed rate cut later this month.

U.S. Fed minutes signal cautious approach to rate cuts, January pause likely

January 8, 2025 No Comments

The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) latest minutes from its December 17-18 meeting reveal a more cautious approach to rate cuts, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will pause its rate cuts in January.

Mortgage arrears have yet to peak, but unlikely to reach long-term norm: BMO

July 29, 2024 No Comments

Despite a gradual rise, Canadian mortgage arrears are expected to remain manageable due to the economic recovery and the mortgage stress test

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