The chance that Japan’s long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party may lose its majority in the upper house of parliament has created a risk of higher bond yields not only in Japan but also globally. … READ MORE >
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American consumers remain resilient in June as layoffs cool
American consumers finished the quarter on a much stronger note with a rebound in spending at retail stores after two disappointing months. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Global yields on the rise
Expansionary fiscal policies in Germany and the U.S., as well as the prospect of greater government spending in Japan, have pushed long-dated yields higher in global fixed-income markets. … READ MORE >
Ontario and B.C. home prices fall—but it won’t last long
Ontario and B.C. home prices are down and sales are expected to slip further, meaning buyers can catch the market off-balance now before it’s set to rebound. … READ MORE >
Canada home buyers have leverage again—but not for long
RBC recently reported that housing affordability in Canada is the best it has been in three years—an improvement, but still a long way from where it needs to be. … READ MORE >