Return-to-office's housing impact, BMO's trailblazers, Fixed vs. variable debate, Lumber shock, More

View in browser View web version | Forward to a colleague 10 September 2025 Top News Don't count on a surge in city-centre homebuying even if RTO mandates continue Even an order for Ottawa federal workers to stop working remotely probably wouldn't convince many to move closer to the office, says broker BMO's trailblazers Two of the bank's employees are rewriting the map to success and giving other women the chance to follow in their footsteps Earn a $750 Bonus on qualifying mortgage deals Submit, fund, and earn more from August through October. Learn more Haventree Bank Fixed vs. variable debate takes on new significance amid narrowing rate gap In recent years, the decision might have been a clear-cut one for many borrowers. Not any more, according to a mortgage and real estate expert What sharply falling lumber prices could mean for Canada's housing market Long seen as a bellwether for the wider housing market, lumber prices have seen a big drop Some major Canadian markets are faring better than others as fall arrives Hoping for a market uptick with summer over? It may depend on what part of the country you're in Toronto, Vancouver slowdowns stall Canada's home construction momentum Plunging condo construction in those two cities is clouding the overall national outlook Carney's spending, defence plans still backed by Canadians A small majority of Canadians accept the prime minister's arguments about what's needed to grow the economy Enact Conservatives' election housing pledges, Poilievre urges Liberals Conservative head says housing crisis is entering a new phase International News Here's what key Fed decision-makers have said about a possible September cut Is the central bank set to lower rates next week? BoE rate pause likely amid budget uncertainty Economists predict no further rate cuts this year NZ income growth among weakest in global rankings Post-COVID recession leaves lasting scars Lenders sharpen knives as NAB joins ANZ in sweeping job cuts Hundreds of full-time jobs to go or be relocated to India and Vietnam 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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