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February 9, 2026
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The Bank of Canada Needs to Get Off the Bench

In this week’s post I explain why the Bank of Canada should come off the bench and start cutting its policy rate again soon.
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February 2, 2026
Last updated on February 2, 2026
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No Move Last Week By an Increasingly Uncertain Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady last week. Its accompanying commentary was more dovish then expected.
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January 26, 2026
Last updated on January 26, 2026
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Canadian Inflation Cooled Where It Mattered Most in December

Today’s post focuses on the inflation that mattered most in Statistics Canada’s latest update, and offers my take on what the BoC will do this Wednesday.
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January 19, 2026
Last updated on January 19, 2026
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US Inflation Holds Steady (and So Do Expectations of a Fed Pause)

Today’s post offers my take on how the latest US inflation data are likely to impact Canadian mortgage rates.
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January 12, 2026
Last updated on January 12, 2026
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How Canadian Mortgage Rates Will Be Impacted by Lukewarm Employment Data

Today's post offers my take on how last week's employment data will impact Canadian mortgage rates.
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January 5, 2026
Last updated on January 5, 2026
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Why A Weaker Economy May Not Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates

Today's post explains why weaker economic conditions may not lead to lower rates for Canadian mortgage borrowers.
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December 22, 2025
Last updated on December 22, 2025
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Happy Holidays

I would like to wish my readers a healthy and happy holiday season. My next post will be uploaded on January 5.
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December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
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The Bank of Canada Pushes Bank Against Rate-Hike Speculation

Last week the Bank of Canada did its best to quash speculation that it will hike its policy rate any time soon. Today’s post explains.
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