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Rates going up
Jacqueline Hansen reports on a big bank's raising rates on variable mortgages
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Emergency fund
Manulife Bank CEO Rick Lunny on research that suggests many Canadian don't have a rainy day fund
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Young house buyers at risk
CBC's Renee Filippone reports on the risk to young homeowners when rates rise or the bubble bursts
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Preparing for an interest rate hike
Personal finance expert Preet Banerjee weighs in on how to get your financial house in order
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Are Canadians ready for costlier debt?
The interest rate hike means some borrowers will be paying more. So, what can you do going forward?
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Trade talk
Frances Donald of Manulife Asset Management and Karl Schamotta of Cambridge Global Payments on trade tensions as a growing uncertainty for the economy
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Fed move
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Grant Thornton, on the latest move by the Fed to boost U.S. interest rates
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Standard and Poor’s interest rate warning
Standard and Poor’s has warned that as borrowing costs go up some countries could see their credit ratings cut or outlooks lowered. At the moment interest rates for most of the world’s top countries are at record lows but S&P says as and...
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Frequency of child hospital visits for brain injury takes a jump
Concussions from playground mishaps on the rise, equipment safety upgraded but children still need 'appropriate supervision'
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Bank of Canada slashes benchmark rate to 0.5%
Stephen Poloz admits economy isn't doing well as predicted
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Sugar Mobile Offers Cheaper Phone Rates
Sugar Mobile could shake up the Canadian cellphone market, offering plans for as little as $19/month.
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No big rebound in 2016
Russ Koesterich, chief investment officer of BlackRock, believes returns will depend on the impact of the Fed’s rate hike
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Markets positive ahead of US Fed’s crucial interest rates decision
Markets have been positive in the run-up to the long-awaited interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve. The US central bank is widely tipped to raise rates for the first time in nearly ten years. An announcement is due at eight...
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Fed's Delay Sparks Global Sell-Off
As markets plunge and economic fears rise, investors speculate the Fed might cut rates urgently.
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Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 4.5%, hints more cuts coming
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent Wednesday — its second rate cut since June. Governor Tiff Macklem says if inflation continues to drop, ‘it is reasonable to expect further cuts.’
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Funflation: Prices For Experiences Rise
Economists call it "Funflation". According to the bureau of labor statistics, tickets to movies, concerts, and theater are up 17% since 2021.
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Housing Prices Soar to Historic Highs – And Don’t Forget Closing Costs
High rates and home prices have ground the housing market to a halt. And if you are in the market, make sure to save extra for those closing costs.
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Mortgage Demand Fails to Get Moving
Mortgage demand remained pretty much flat, even as rates fell to their lowest level in three months.
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Chill Out, Boomers: Young Consumers Really Have Faced a Tough Economy
Younger consumers are maxing out their credit as they deal with a tough economy, a Bankrate analyst explains.
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Millennials, Rejoice! Mortgage Rates Drop Again
If interest rate cuts materialize later in the year, rates heading towards 5% could start to unstick the stubborn housing market, this analyst says.
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Today’s Inflation Report Is Great News If You Want Lower Rates
With a cooler-than-expected inflation report, the chances of a rate cut in September just ticked higher, this analyst says.
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What Are Americans Buying? National Retail Federation Has the Receipts
Inflation-weary Americans are still spending money every month, but the April numbers show they’re starting to cut back on a few types of expensive purchases.
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As Interest Rates Remain High, Real Estate Braces for Impact
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reported that rates would likely remain elevated due to sticky inflation. Zillow breaks down how this could impact the housing market.
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2021 Flashback? What Gamestop Popping Again Means for the Economy
With Gamestop and other meme stocks back on the rise, it brings to mind some similarities between 2021 and 2024 economically… and that’s not necessarily good.