Posts tagged ‘Bank of Canada’
Monday Mortgage Interest Rate Update
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 29, 2023
I was away on vacation this past weekend. Here are a few links to some of my most popular recent posts.
Should Canadians Reconsider a Variable-Rate Mortgage?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 1, 2023
In today’s post I offer my take on whether Canadians should be reconsidering the variable-rate mortgage now that our economic momentum is slowing.
Is the Bank of Canada Painting Itself into a Corner?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 24, 2023
In today’s post I explain why the Bank of Canada’s current inflation stance will limit its options rate if rate hikes have more impact than expected.
Five Key Updates for Canadian Mortgage Rates
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 13, 2023
Last week the BoC and the Fed both made hawkish statements and the latest CDN and US employment data beat expectations. So why are bond yields plummeting?
Why We Shouldn’t Over-React to the Bank of Canada’s Rate-Hike Pause
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 30, 2023
Today’s post explains why anyone tracking Canadian mortgage rates should temper their reaction to Bank of Canada’s rate-hike pause.
Will the Bank of Canada Raise Again This Week?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 23, 2023
Most forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday. Here is my take.
Mortgage-Rate Forecast and Predictions for 2023
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 9, 2023
Here are my five mortgage-related predictions for the year ahead.
2022: The End of the Free Money Era
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for December 19, 2022
Here are my final and most important observations about our current interest rate environment as we head into 2023.
Has the Bank of Canada’s Policy Rate Finally Peaked?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for December 12, 2022
Here are my five key thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike, and my take on whether the Bank’s policy rate has now peaked.
The Case for Another 0.50% Bank of Canada Rate Hike
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for December 5, 2022
Financial markets are pricing in another 0.25% increase by the Bank of Canada this Wednesday, but I think a 0.50% hike might actually make more sense.
The Bank of Canada Hikes by Less Than Expected
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 31, 2022
This post offers my key takeaways from the Bank’s latest policy statement, press conference, and accompanying Monetary Policy Report.
Why the Bank of Canada Is About to Hike by Another 0.75%
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 24, 2022
This post explains why I expect the Bank of Canada to hike by another 0.75% this Wednesday, and it outlines the implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
Five Mortgage-Rate Thoughts from Last Week
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 11, 2022
There were several mortgage-related developments last week that were worth noting. Here are my top five from that list.
Why Central Bankers Must Now Let the Fires Burn
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 3, 2022
In today’s post I explain why our central bankers are now telling anyone who will listen that this time, they need to let the fires burn.
Five Mortgage-Related Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s Latest Rate Hike
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 12, 2022
Here are five thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike and policy statement.
