Banks' 2026 plans, Rate cut expectations, RECO cracks down again, More

View in browser Could 2026 mark a year of expansion for Canada's banking giants? View web version | Forward to a colleague 12 December 2025 Top News Could 2026 mark a year of expansion for Canada's banking giants? The Big Six are well positioned for further growth – but don't expect a mergers-and-acquisition boom next year Here's how many rate cuts economists are now expecting in 2026 Economists now see 2026 as a holding pattern – with risks tilting to hikes RECO freezes accounts at another real estate brokerage Regulator finds 'significant shortfall' in accounts at Toronto-based brokerage Canada's rental market finally loosens as vacancies rise and rent heat cools Higher vacancies brought relief at the margins – but affordability remained stubbornly tight Why buyer nerves, not rates, are holding Canada's housing recovery back Confidence, yet confusion keeps many Canadians on the sidelines in 2026 Carney one seat short of majority after Conservative crosses floor Carney's Liberals now hold 171 seats in the House of Commons Canadian household net worth jumps to highest for over a year The value of household financial assets has surged International News How repricing could spur a South Florida condo boom in 2026 How a price correction could get new developments completed Smarter systems, fewer delays: why brokers need better tools, not more of them Digital tools are gaining ground, but upstream friction and disjointed processes are still dragging mortgage cases down Broker association backs industry push on reverse mortgage uptake among seniors ​​​​​​​Industry forum targets retirement funding gap through equity release focus NZ house prices ease after spring peak Buyer's market persists despite rising FOMO and firmer prices 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

Share this

Share on FacebookPlus on Google+