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The loonie-oil price disconnect The loonie-oil price disconnect

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The loonie-oil price disconnect

Dollar responds to demand shocks, but supply shocks ignored: Scotia

By James Langton |April 17, 2026

2 min read

Annual rate of housing starts slowed in March Annual rate of housing starts slowed in March

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Annual rate of housing starts slowed in March

Housing market continues to lose momentum: CMHC

By The Canadian Press |April 17, 2026

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Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data

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Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data

Short-term impact not likely to affect the BoC's next rate decision on April 29

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 17, 2026

3 min read

CREA lowers home sales forecast for 2026 amid ‘shaky’ economic start to year CREA lowers home sales forecast for 2026 amid ‘shaky’ economic start to year

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CREA lowers home sales forecast for 2026 amid ‘shaky’ economic start to year

The association expects a total of 474,972 residential properties to be sold this year

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |April 16, 2026

4 min read