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cruising back towards neutral

Posted on Oct 23, 2024


The Bank of Canada reduced its policy rate today—notably though not unsurprisingly by 50 basis points—to 3.75%. In its release the Bank observed “The Bank expects inflation to remain close to the target over the projection horizon, with the upward and downward pressures on inflation roughly balancing out. The upward pressure from shelter and other...

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top 5 homes in Whistler

Posted on Sep 12, 2024


Our Top 5 series is a monthly roundup of our favourite listings that fall within a specific category, ranging from region to price to architectural style. For buyers exploring their next chapter in Whistler, BC’s outdoor haven, check out our top selection of West Coast homes.

2982 High Point Drive by Steve Cartner & Martina Cartner
Area: Whistler
Type...

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wages sticky, but job growth sickly

Posted on Aug 29, 2024


Any doubts about whether or not the Bank of Canada will cut its policy rate by a further 25 bps on September 4th were laid to rest this morning with the release of the latest batch of employment data by Statistics Canada. 

In a nutshell, Canada’s economy continues to underwhelm (as we’ve noted here and here…and here), with the Survey of Employment, P...

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the recent upending of retail spending

Posted on Aug 23, 2024



With today’s release of another month’s worth of new retail sales data from Statistics Canada, we have the opportunity to evaluate the spending patterns of Canadians in June as they continue to navigate today’s high prices and restrictive interest rate environment. Before we get started, it’s worth noting even though we already know what happened w...

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a green light for more cuts

Posted on Aug 20, 2024



The latest release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from Statistics Canada saw a continuation of recent disinflationary trends. The overall rate of inflation declined again in July, to 2.5%, which is the seventh consecutive month inside the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1-3%.

Beyond the headline rate, there is plenty of evidence that suggests f...

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Pierwell arrives in Dundarave

Posted on Aug 07, 2024


Nestled in the heart of Dundarave Village, Pierwell is a new project from Swissreal Properties and Brimming Development that captures the essence of West Vancouver’s coastal charm. This limited collection of 36 oceanside residences offers a unique lifestyle, blending historic character with contemporary elegance. In this feature, we delve into the...

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