Global real estate prices are falling, especially in more advanced economies. Bank of International Settlements (BIS) data shows real home price growth was negative for most markets in Q2 2023. The same advanced economies that saw the largest growth post rate cuts, are now leading the way lower. They also appear to be struggling with […]
Exuberant Canadians are hooked on real estate, and consequently are following the central bank unusually close. A new report from BMO shows households have shifted price growth expectations with Bank of Canada (BoC) announcements. As the rate tightening cycle comes to an end, the bank sees the potential for the next round of central bank […]
Canadians are starting to feel the consequences of their debt addiction. MNP, Canada’s largest insolvency consultancy, released the results of its regular consumer debt survey. They found most consumers are struggling to repay their loans, and regret borrowing as much as they did. However, it’s not clear they could have prevented the borrowing if they […]
Canada’s largest real estate market finished the year with a surprisingly strong month. Toronto real estate sales got a boost in December from cheaper credit, anticipated to get even cheaper in the coming months. Despite the return of some exuberance to the market, prices continued to fall. BMO is warning investors this trend may persist […]
Canada’s economy continues to struggle with job creation that keeps up with its population. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the unemployment rate was unchanged in December. However, the population growth means nearly 20% more unemployed than last year. That excludes the demand for work from international students—many attracted by promises of working extended hours […]
Greater Toronto real estate attracted some more buyer’s, but not enough to change its trend. TRREB data shows composite home sales made an uptick in December. Despite a small increase in sales, lingering inventory remains higher than usual, pushing prices lower. Having shed a fifth of value since hitting the all-time high, prices are still […]
Canadian real estate sales are slow but the industry is still swallowing the country’s economy. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows residential investment gained in Q3 2023. The country’s economy is now significantly more reliant on housing than the US during the 2006 housing bubble, and it’s getting worse. Especially as policymakers attempt to slant […]
Canada is seeing record immigration but its economy doesn’t resemble one that typically attracts this type of growth. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) came in flat in October, marking a fifth month of stalled growth. Despite record population growth, this lack of performance is still primarily attributed to increased government stimulus. It’s a setup […]
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Immigration Plan Is Not Viable In Any Version of Reality: BMO Canada’s population growth strategy is quickly turning into a disaster. Not only has it driven interest rates higher, and failed to grow the economy—immigrants are finding themselves in precarious situations, […]
Despite elevated inflation, Canada’s economy is sputtering. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows gross domestic product (GDP) was unchanged in October 2023. Output has now failed to advance for nearly half a year, despite the record population boom that was expected to drive demand. RBC warns the country is most likely to print a sixth […]
