Big Six and condo crisis, FSRA's latest move, Inflation update, Housing starts fall, More

View in browser Banking giants look poised to ride out the downturn – but other lenders could face much more serious View web version | Forward to a colleague 18 February 2026 Top News Why the Big Six aren't taking a major hit as the condo crisis continues Banking giants look poised to ride out the downturn – but other lenders could face much more serious challenges FSRA fines ex-mortgage agent over undisclosed, unlicensed deals Case highlights FSRA's hard line on undisclosed risks and unlicensed activity Inflation cools, but markets still expect BoC to stay on hold Softer CPI gave the Bank of Canada more room – but not a green light to cut Housing starts slide again as CMHC warns of fading construction momentum January data showed a fourth straight drop in CMHC's housing starts trend How inflation is impacting Canadians' retirement plans New BMO survey showed rising prices forcing tradeoffs between housing costs and retirement security International News Affordability squeeze keeps US builder confidence stuck near two‑year lows Index slid as incentives persisted and buyers stayed cautious UK inflation falls to 3%: what it means for mortgages, savers and property investors Case for March base rate cut improves Housing target faces pressure as small builders consider scaling back, says HIA More than half spend over five hours weekly on red tape RBNZ leaves OCR at 2.25% as recovery stays 'nascent' and inflation cools Housing outlook muted as RBNZ keeps stimulus-friendly stance 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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