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Thinking ahead is challenging and important to try… The artificial intelligence “scare trade” erupted again on Monday as growing concerns about the disruptive power of AI dragged down shares of delivery, payments and software companies, and sent International Business Machines … Continue reading →

A Bank of Canada study estimated that for every dollar increase in home values, spending rose by 5.7 cents. A New Zealand study found that the housing wealth effect had an even greater impact in reducing spending when home prices … Continue reading →

The benchmark Canadian home resale price has fallen more than 21% in nominal terms (25-30% in real terms) from the 2022 cycle peak (shown below since 2020). But new home prices have fallen just 8% from the peak nationwide because … Continue reading →