BoC decision reaction, Further cuts speculated, Housing starts future, Government action calls, More

View in browser The central bank appears in no rush to move rates lower – but don't rule out reductions in the month View web version | Forward to a colleague 18 September 2025 Top News Bank of Canada reaction: Are more rate cuts on the way? The central bank appears in no rush to move rates lower – but don't rule out reductions in the months ahead BoC rate cut sparks cautious optimism, but regional market divides remain Industry leaders say the rate cut is more psychological than financial but could spur activity – although specific markets will still fare better than others Here's how Canadian housing starts are shaping up for the months ahead A 'healthy starts trend' is likely to persist, according to a TD analysis, although there are some bumps in the road ahead CPA Canada calls for budget reforms to drive growth beyond rate relief CPA Canada called for broader economic action as the Bank of Canada cut rates Take decisive action to strengthen and protect housing market, AIC urges government The AIC's call for action comes as policymakers and industry leaders grapple with rising mortgage costs Carney, Sheinbaum to meet without Trump before trade deal review Canadian prime minister and Mexican president expected to announce stronger economic partnership at Mexico City press conference International News Mortgage veteran: 'Too much noise' makes future rate forecasts impossible While there is hope for lower rates for the rest of 2025, economic and political turmoil could change the outlook Bank of England makes widely anticipated move on interest rates ​​​​​​​Mortgage market expected to remain steady as policymakers hold rates amid persistent inflation NZ consumer confidence stays weak despite falling mortgage rates RBNZ cuts offer relief, but optimism still lags What is rentvesting and why is rentvesting on the rise? Brokers who understand pros and cons of rentvesting stand to benefit from this popular first-home buyer strategy Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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