May 25, 2026 Last updated on May 25, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesCanadian Inflation Cooler Than Expected in AprilCanadian inflation was cooler than expected in April. Will bond-market investors recalibrate their bets on Bank of Canada rate hikes?
May 11, 2026 Last updated on May 11, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesSoft Employment Data Increases Canada’s Runway for Non-Inflationary GrowthToday's post explains why I think our soft employment backdrop reduces the likelihood of a BoC rate hike in response energy-related inflation.
May 4, 2026 Last updated on May 4, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada Holds Steady (and Offers Some Reassurance)Today's post offers my take on the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its policy rate steady last week.
April 27, 2026 Last updated on April 27, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy I Expect Another Dovish Hold by the Bank of CanadaToday's post explains why I expect the Bank of Canada to hold its policy rate steady this week while highlighting downside risks.
April 20, 2026 Last updated on April 20, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesLast Week’s Glimpse Beyond the US/Iran WarToday's post offers my take on what Canadian mortgage rates might look like when the US/Iran war ends.
April 13, 2026 Last updated on April 13, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Tug of War Between Trade Uncertainty and the Energy ShockToday's post offers my take on how tug of war between trade uncertainty and the energy shock will play out.
March 30, 2026 Last updated on March 30, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesHave Bond Yields Risen Too High, Too Fast?Today's post explains why I think bond-market investors may be getting ahead of themselves.
March 23, 2026 Last updated on March 23, 2026Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesBank of Canada: We’re Really Going Through It Right NowToday’s post offers my take on the Bank of Canada’s policy-rate meeting and explains why our fixed mortgage rates have spiked higher.