Posts tagged ‘canada inflation’
Canadian Inflation Re-accelerates and Mortgage Rates Rise
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 23, 2023
I thought the bond market’s rate cut bets were too aggressive, and today’s post explains why I believe that new rate-hike warnings are a similar over-reaction.
More Near-Term Rate Hikes Are off the Table (But So Are Rate Cuts)
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 27, 2023
Today’s post explains why more Bank of Canada rate hikes are likely now off the table (and why near-term rate cuts likely are as well).
Canadian Inflation Stopped Cooling Last Month
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for November 21, 2022
Canadian inflation levelled off last month. While we all hope it will resume a downward path soon, there are signs that it may take longer than expected.
Inflation on the Brain
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 24, 2022
In today’s post I offer my take on what the Bank of Canada will do to address the growing concerns around steadily increasing inflation.
Inflation Rises Again, But Not the Component That Matters Most
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for November 22, 2021
Our Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to its highest level in 19 years last month, but CPI the component that matters most of all still lags.
Thoughts on Inflation (and Its Impact on Mortgage Rates)
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 20, 2021
Today’s post explains why I don’t think our current inflation spike portends higher mortgage rates.
Why Spiking Inflation Won’t Impact Canadian Mortgage Rates
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for November 23, 2020
Canadian inflation came in much higher than expected last month but I don’t think that will impact our mortgage rates, and in today’s post I explain why.
Canadian Inflation Ticks Higher But Remains Subdued
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 26, 2020
In today’s post I explain why the Bank of Canada’s first moves to combat higher inflation will impact fixed mortgage rates well ahead of variable mortgage rates.
