January 15, 2024
Today’s post explains why the composition of our current inflation pressure puts the Bank of Canada in a dilly of a pickle.
January 8, 2024
In keeping with tradition, my first post in 2024 will offer some thoughts on the year ahead - but before I jump in, let’s take a quick look at how my 2023 prognostications turned out.
December 18, 2023
Today's post highlights the surprisingly dovish commentary from the US Federal Reserve last week, and explains why it will soon leader to lower Canadian fixed mortgage rates.
December 11, 2023
In today’s post I offer highlights from the BoC’s latest rate decision and explain why rate cuts may arrive sooner, and be deeper, than expected.
December 4, 2023
Today's post explains why the last week's GDP and employment data bolstered the view that rates have peaked, and outlines why variable mortgage rates are worth a fresh look.
November 27, 2023
Today's post predicts that lower fixed mortgage rates are on the horizon and explains why variable mortgage rates have increasing appeal.
November 20, 2023
US inflation slowed by more than expected in October and that was good news for Canadian fixed mortgage rates.
November 13, 2023
Today's post highlights the tug of war between bond markets and our central bankers and explains how it is impacting our mortgage rates.