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The threat of U.S. tariffs has become top of mind for those considering buying or selling a home in Canada. Concerns about the significant damage that hefty tariffs would inflict on the economy prompted many buyers and sellers to hit pause in February—leading...

The significant risk that tariffs pose to Canada’s economy casts a potentially dark shadow over the housing market.

Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock in nearly 100 years. RBC Economics now finds itself balancing the desire to produce a clear analysis with the recognition that the evolution of trade policies, and policymakers’ responses to them, still...

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken office, and understandably, there is growing concern about what threatened American tariffs could mean for the Canadian economy. Economists have a head start this time around—it isn’t our first pass at assessing the...

Homeownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada. The share of income a household needs to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities has fallen nationwide to 58.4% by Q3 after reaching an all-time high of 63.8% in Q4...

Investor enthusiasm in 2024 was fuelled by a combination of moderating inflation, falling interest rates and Trump’s election victory, which signals more U.S. growth, lower taxes and less regulation. Stocks climbed to record levels as a result. While...

Change is inevitable and a fundamental part of the human experience. Some moments in history present more change than others, and this appears to be one of those moments. With the right values and ethos, change can present an opportunity for meaningful...

New year, new page The new year is a popular time to reflect back upon the year that was and to look forward to the one ahead. It’s a fresh page upon which you will write your life and the events that happen in it. It’s also a great time to pause and...