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EQB Inc. (Equitable Bank, TSX: EQB) reported continued growth in its mortgage-related portfolios in its Q2 2026 results (ended April 30, 2025), even as it delayed expectations for a full credit recovery into late 2026 and 2027 due to macro headwinds. Key Highlights from Q2 2026 Results Context and Outlook EQB, as a Canadian “Challenger … Read more
50/50 Odds Mortgage Rates Could Surge Above 6.8% This Year: What Homebuyers Need to Know Now In a critical update affecting millions of American homebuyers and homeowners, 50/50 chance mortgage rates rise above 6.8%, current mortgage rate trends, and 2026 housing market forecasts are dominating financial conversations across the United States. With the 30-year fixed … Read more
Mortgage charges right this moment are holding remarkably regular whilst oil costs hover close to $100 a barrel and Center East tensions flare up once more. You’d count on 30-year mounted charges to be spiking with each new Trump Reality Social publish threatening Iran and each report of U.S. forces firing on Iranian vessels. As … Read more
OSFI personal credit score dangers are making headlines throughout North America as Canada’s prime financial institution watchdog ramps up scrutiny on lenders’ rising ties to hedge funds, private-credit retailers, and complicated risk-transfer offers. The Workplace of the Superintendent of Monetary Establishments (OSFI) simply launched its newest Annual Threat Outlook, warning that Canadian banks have “significantly” … Read more
Fed Minutes Reveal Growing Faction Worried Iran War Could Force Rate Hikes, Not Cuts A growing number of Federal Reserve officials at the March FOMC meeting wanted to add language raising the possibility of interest rate hikes — not cuts — if the Iran war keeps inflation stubbornly above target, marking a significant hawkish shift … Read more
Here is a summary of the key economic data and trends for Canada as of March 31, 2026, based on the Bloomberg report: Indicator January 2026 February 2026 (Preliminary) Significance Real GDP by Industry +0.1% +0.2% Modest growth to start the year, slightly above expectations Goods-Producing Sectors +0.2% — Second consecutive month of expansion Motor … Read more
Canada’s Population Falls for Second Consecutive Quarter as Immigration Policy Shifts Take Hold Canada’s population has now declined for the second consecutive quarter, marking a sharp reversal from the explosive growth seen in recent years and reflecting the federal government’s aggressive efforts to reduce the number of temporary residents. According to the latest preliminary estimates, … Read more
The Toronto-Dominion Bank, known as TD Bank, is making big changes at the top. On September 10, 2025, the bank announced new hires for key roles. It hired a new chief operating officer (COO) from HSBC. It also named a new general counsel. These moves come as several executives leave the company. This shake-up happens … Read more
Tough Year Closes Out: Toronto Housing Market 2025 Ends with Sharp Declines in Home Sales Prices and Lowest Activity in Decades Toronto housing market 2025 wrapped up with significant home sales declines, average home prices drop, and the lowest sales volume in 25 years, as GTA real estate slowdown persists amid affordability gains and hopes … Read more
Breaking: 2026 Mortgage Rate Predictions – Experts Say “Flat” Will Define the Year Amid Steady Economic Signals As 2025 wraps up with 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering around 6.2-6.3%, all eyes turn to 2026 mortgage rate forecasts. The overwhelming consensus from leading experts? Expect flat mortgage rates in the low-to-mid 6% range, with only modest … Read more