May 29, 2023
I was away on vacation this past weekend. Here are a few links to some of my most popular recent posts.
Posts from the ‘Mortgage Rates’ Tag
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.
May 15, 2023
In today's post I analyze the latest US inflation data and explain why I think the bets on future Fed and BoC rate cuts are still too optimistic.
May 8, 2023
The US Federal Reserve now appears to be on pause, and in today's post I outline the implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
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.
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.
April 3, 2023
Today's post explains why in today’s upside-down world, good news for our economy is bad news for our mortgage rates.
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).