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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |May 16, 2022

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Growth trends remain mostly stable, OECD says Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Growth trends remain mostly stable, OECD says

Leading indicators point to stable growth in most countries, but not in Europe

By Staff |May 10, 2022

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U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

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U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

As the Fed's rate hikes take effect, they will make it increasingly expensive to spend and hire

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |May 6, 2022

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Fewer home bids easing competition for some, but prices still high: brokers Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fewer home bids easing competition for some, but prices still high: brokers

Some buyers are feeling nervous to wade into the market in case conditions quickly change

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |May 6, 2022

4 min read