Fed’s Schmid says restrictive rates needed to cool inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said the U.S. central bank should hold rates at a “somewhat…
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Bank of Canada blames U.S. policy for ‘resurgence in uncertainty’
The Bank of Canada’s governing council says recent U.S. actions on trade, foreign policy and central bank independence…
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Apartment and condo projects drive December jump in building permits
Stronger multi-unit construction pushed total permit values up 6.8% to $12.8 billion, while single-family building…
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CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up in 2026 but will remain subdued
The country's national housing agency says it expects home sales to pick up this year, though demand is forecast to…
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S&P 500 hovers near record as weak data sets U.S. rate cut path
U.S. stocks advanced as investors examined the first of several key economic data releases this week in an attempt to…
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Average asking rents in Canada fall for 16th straight month: report
Asking rents in Canada fell two per cent year-over-year in January to an average of $2,057, marking the 16th consecutive…
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Quebec firms battle to retain foreign workers amid crackdown
From factory floors to city halls, a growing chorus is warning that the end of an immigration program in French-speaking…
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Remembering Christine Buemann, a quiet force in Canada’s mortgage industry
Friends and colleagues reflect on the life, leadership and lasting influence of a broker, advocate and mentor who shaped…
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