OSFI flags new risks from tariffs and housing strains in fall outlook

10/10/2025 | Posted in Canada Living by Jessi Sandhu

Canada’s financial watchdog has sharpened its focus on two emerging threats - tariffs and housing market strains - amid ongoing uncertainty in the global and domestic ... More

Tags: Canadian Debt, Canadian Housing Market Slowdown, Canadian Mortgage Market

Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market

6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu

CMHC isn't sounding the alarm on the mortgage outlook, but its deputy chief economist flagged some 'warning signs' as Trump's tariff chaos continues ... More

Tags: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canadian Debt, Household Debt, Mortgage Amortization, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Debt, Mortgage Delinquency, Mortgage Interest Costs

BoC cut now looks more likely as tariffs hit Canadian jobs

5/9/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu

Unemployment jumped in April, strengthening the case for a June rate reduction ... More

Tags: Bank of Canada, Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate, Canada Inflation Rate, Canada Living, Canadian Debt, Economic Growth