U.S. Treasuries soar as Powell says risks may warrant rate cut
Treasuries jumped and traders added to bets on a September interest-rate cut after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell…
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Canada consumer spending falters as July sales decline
Canadian retail sales are set to decline after a weak second quarter, capturing a slowdown in consumption spending…
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B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities
British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more municipalities with the goal of meeting housing…
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Housing recovery on the horizon, but RBC warns of fresh price drops in 2026
Canada’s housing market is expected to stabilize, but RBC warns prices will edge lower into 2026 as Ontario and B.C.…
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Trump and Carney talk about trade, agree to speak again soon
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a “wide-ranging conversation” Thursday that…
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Mortgage industry rallies behind Habitat for Humanity to tackle affordability challenges
Mortgage Professionals Canada has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Canada, pledging $200,000 and volunteer support to…
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Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?
The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.
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Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built
Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund for municipalities that many have said unfairly measures their…
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