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Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate to 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Global inflation remains high and broad-based. […]

Canada: Prices down from their peak across the country How to get your finances on track this year

Canada: The housing market has stabilized in October On a seasonally adjusted basis, home sales increased 1.3% from September to October, the first monthly gains in eight months. Despite this growth in sales, this should not be seen as the beginning of an upward trend, but more like a stabilization of the market, with sales […]

Policy interest rate hikes: how will they impact my finances? The Bank of Canada has raised its policy interest. If you’re wondering why—and how the increase will affect your financial plans—read on for the answers. What is the policy interest rate? The policy interest rate is the fixed interest rate set by a financial institution […]

Canadian home sales post small decline from July to August How to get your house organized this fall How to get your house organized this fall (NC) There’s something about the fresh autumn air, changing leaves and kids settling into schoolyard rhythms that make many of us feel like it’s time to restore order to […]

Simple steps to help keep your finances up to date NC) As we get used to new routines, a new school year and the changing seasons, financial organization can fall to the wayside. But it’s actually a great time to revisit and reset your financial plans. Here are some quick steps to help you stay […]

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