GDP contracts sharply than expected, Economists on rate cut chances after latest GDP slide, 2026 Salary increase budgets, More

View in browser A surprise October contraction put more distance between policymakers and their next rate move View web version | Forward to a colleague 24 December 2025 Top News GDP slide hardens case for Bank of Canada to stay on hold A surprise October contraction put more distance between policymakers and their next rate move Here's what economists say about rate cut chances after latest GDP slide October's GDP slide adds to slowdown signs but leaves rate path largely unchanged Canadian employers hold pay gains as mortgage stress lingers into 2026 Flat salary budgets collide with higher-for-longer rates and rising household costs 'Low hire, low fire' jobs market tightens screws on mortgage borrowers Stable but soft labour conditions could cap housing demand even as rate cuts loom International News January rate cut could be off the table after delayed inflation data shows increase Data delayed by government shutdown shows GDP, inflation growth State of broking industry 2025: Year of headwinds for asset and equipment finance Connective's Brent Starrenburg discusses the ups and downs of this corner of the broking market as 2026 approaches London's "two‑speed" housing market deepens as brokers report price cool‑off and tougher negotiation Prime prices are stalling, buyers are haggling harder, and bridging is booming as movers fight to keep chains alive $5m-plus luxury home sales surge as rules ease Investor visa changes fuel next wave of high-end demand 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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