💡See also: Some important Mortgage Tidbits (below). A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal reported that Canada's economy is buckling and "flirting with recession." This week, our stock market has exploded to record highs. Given that stocks price in future growth, you wonder if stronger-than-expected

The latest dump of stale shutdown-delayed data suggests the U.S. economy has the stamina of a heavy smoker. GDP estimates (more on those below) argue otherwise. Either way, traders have solidified bets that a Fed cut next month is on the way. So far, this is pulling even Canadian

💡See also: Mortgage Tidbits (below). With no blockbuster data dropping on Monday, traders were stuck gnawing on the same stale crumbs about December's Fed policy decision. Officials at the central bank have ample influence over Canadian rates. However, this time the Americans could have less sway over a

Canadian shoppers have apparently discovered the off switch on their wallets, just as U.S. sentiment is slumping, and manufacturing is losing mojo. Yet, despite some data whispering in central bankers' ears to “ease more,” underlying inflation is uncooperative enough to make that wishful thinking, for now.