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Episode 156: BoC Rate Cut Opinions, Bond Market Trends, and CMHC's Affordability Report
In this episode, we start with an introduction and a sponsor message. We examine the Canadian bond market and unemployment trends, discussing the Bank of Canada's anticipated rate cuts and varying opinions on their implications. The conversation shifts to regional job market dynamics and sector-specific employment analysis, while also exploring investor expectations and potential impacts of interest rate cuts. We delve into housing market trends, predictions, and the ongoing challenges of affordability. Additionally, we highlight CMHC's research on housing affordability and how to access the report. The episode concludes with a summary and wrap-up.
Key Points
- The Canadian bond market is pricing in a 75% chance of a 50-basis-point rate cut by the Bank of Canada following a weak jobs report, with unemployment rising to 6.8% in November.
- Despite robust hiring in sectors like wholesale and retail trade, construction, and professional services, the surge in job seekers outpaced job gains, leading to the highest unemployment rate since January 2017, excluding the pandemic years.
- The recovery in Canada's housing market is gaining momentum, driven by lower interest rates and increased housing inventory, with significant improvements observed in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary.
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