consumer expectations

Near-term inflation expectations remain high, BoC surveys show

April 1, 2024 No Comments

While inflation expectations among businesses are steadily falling, Canadian consumers continue to expect elevated prices in the years ahead.

Higher interest rates eroding business and consumer sentiment: BoC

October 16, 2023 1 Comment

Between interest rate increases of over 450 basis points (4.50%) since April 2022, and an expectation of persistently high inflation, both Canadian consumers and businesses say they are now feeling the impact.

Canadian recession imminent and could last through the first half of 2024: Desjardins

August 31, 2023 No Comments

Despite Canada’s economy outperforming expectations over the last few quarters, signs are starting to suggest a slowdown is on the horizon, according to a report from Desjardins.

The latest in mortgage news: Fixed rates continued to climb this week

June 30, 2023 No Comments

While the pace of fixed-rate increases has slowed, lenders continued to bump mortgage rates higher this week, including three of the big banks.

The latest in mortgage news: Arrears rate rises from its all-time low

January 24, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s national arrears rate ticked up from its all-time low in October, according to data from the Canadian Bankers Association.

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