Canadians Saw Their Net Worth Fall By Nearly $1 Trillion, Biggest Drop In History
Canadian households saw their net work drop by $1 trillion in Q2, the largest quarterly decline in history.
Canada’s Household Debt Ratio Is Climbing Once Again, Here’s Why It’s A Problem
Canadian household debt is climbing much faster than income, and that’s going to limit their ability to respond in a crisis.
Bank of Canada and US Fed Interest Rate Forecast Gets An Upward Revision At BMO
BMO is hiking its interest rate forecast for Canada and the US by 25 basis points, on news of strong data and stubborn inflation.
Canadian Employment Fell As Young Adults Bear Most Job Losses While Seniors Gain
Canadian employment fell once again in July, falling for a third consecutive month. The unemployment rate also jumped, but remains low.
Inflation Is Still Rising, Real Estate Was Unsustainable: Bank of Canada
Canadian real estate was unsustainable and inflation is still rising, warned the Bank of Canada in a statement following rate hikes.
Bank of Canada’s Delayed Action Means A Hard Landing Is Most Likely: Oxford Econ
Oxford Economics now sees a moderate recession after the Bank of Canada now needs more aggressive rate hikes due to persistent inflation.
Canada’s Money Supply Is Decelerating At A Rate That Typically Precedes A Recession
Canada’s M1+, a narrow measure of its money supply, is seeing growth fall at a rate that almost always precedes a recession.
Canada’s Economy Is Still 30% More Dependent On Real Estate Than The US In 2006
Canada’s economy was a little less dependent on real estate in the last quarter, but still nearly 30% more dependent than the US in 2006.
Canadian Real Estate Prices To See An “Unprecedented Decline”: TD
Canada’s second-largest bank is the latest to forecast declining real estate prices, but the good news is they don’t see a deep recession.
Canadian HELOC Debt Is Accelerating As Interest Rates Rise
Canadian HELOC debt is climbing at the fastest rate in nearly a decade, despite rising interest rates designed to cool borrowing.
