Monthly Archives: May 2026

Iran war killed housing recovery

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Danielle Park

The housing cycle was starting to stabilize. Then the Iran War caused higher oil prices, a surge in inflation, and higher mortgage rates.  Here is a direct video link. CMHC Mortgage Survey: Renewals Hurt, Default Fears Fall. The Bank of … Continue reading →

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Treasury yields take the wheel

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Danielle Park

Market interest rates have been climbing as the Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on oil prices and inflation expectations. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reports that consumer prices rose 3.8% in April, accelerating from the 3.3% pace in … Continue reading →

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About That: Does Canada have a personal bankruptcy problem?

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Danielle Park

In the first three months of the year, Canadian consumer insolvencies shot up to levels seen during the 2009 recession. Andrew Chang puts this data into perspective and examines what may be driving the trend. Here is a direct video … Continue reading →

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