Canada’s economy is sending mixed — and increasingly worrying — signals.
In Episode 73 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, we break down why the Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.25%, why GDP growth is fading, and why economists are quietly preparing for possible rate cuts later this year.
We cover:
Why holding rates doesn’t mean the economy is healthy
Rising layoffs in manufacturing and auto sectors
How AI-driven job cuts (including 45,000 roles globally) could impact consumers
Why housing affordability remains stuck despite “neutral” rates
What Canada must fix internally to avoid long-term stagnation
This episode isn’t about panic — it’s about reading the signals early.
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