Has the Recession Already Started in Canada?

Central banks are turning increasingly hawkish as an escalating global energy crisis keeps inflation under pressure. We'll break down why policymakers are committing to higher interest rates even as the underlying inflation problem is increasingly driven by energy supply. They di ...  Show more

Ben Rabidoux joins the show to break down the latest housing data, rising mortgage rates, record mortgage renewals, the ongoing shifting in economic alliances, and why delinquencies could continue climbing through 2027 and beyond. We also discuss the escalating Canada–U.S. trade ...  Show more

In this episode of The Canadian Investor, we look at the latest Canadian CPI data and discuss the Fed's recent shift in focus from inflation to labor market concerns, shedding light on what this could mean for future policy. We also discuss Algonquin Power's decision to sell its ...  Show more

The Bank of Canada took a victory lap yesterday as they cut interest rates by 0.5%. This is the fourth consecutive rate cut since June. The rationale given was that inflation in September hit 1.6% down from 2.2% in August. 

The fact is, Canada’s economy is extremely wea ...

Description: How have aggressive interest rate hikes impacted the housing markets in both Canada and the US? And how will stable rates impact current housing affordability? BMO Senior Economists Sal Guatieri and Robert Kavcic discuss corrections, market stability, and signs of a ...  Show more

Is the prospect of Canada’s economic “soft landing” becoming increasingly wishful thinking? And what does a potentially rocky Canadian recession mean for the Vancouver housing market? This week, Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Doug Porter sits down with Matt & Cory for an up-to- ...  Show more