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Government spending cuts further headwind for real estate and economy

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Danielle Park

The good news is that shelter prices are finally retreating; the bad news is that this has significant knock-on effects for existing owners, debtors, lenders, and many other feeder sectors. Thousands of Canadians are missing mortgage payments — especially in … Continue reading →

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Trumphoria under review

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Danielle Park

After the U.S. election, Trumphoria swept financial markets with parabolic moves in many risk assets into the new year. However, the realization may have dawned in the past month that government spending cuts, fewer immigrants, and tariffs mean more job … Continue reading →

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Housing bubbles are very costly in the long-run

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Danielle Park

The Bank of Canada has slashed overnight interest rates by 200 basis points over the past seven months to 3% from 5%, while variable and fixed mortgage rates have fallen to around 4% from more than 5% a year ago. … Continue reading →

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