Inflation Trends, Rate Cuts, and August Mortgage Rates in Episode 53

Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast

This episode starts with an introduction and a discussion on inflation trends in Canada. It explores Canada's Consumer Price Index, core inflation measures, and their sectoral impacts. Shelter costs, rent inflation trends, and Bank of Canada's rate cut predictions are analyzed. Upcoming inflation data and Ontario’s new planning rules for housing are highlighted. The episode then covers housing market rebalancing and the effects of interest rate cuts. The best mortgage rates in Ontario for August 2024 are shared. A slowdown in Ontario's housing market ahead of a rate announcement is discussed. The latest Consumer Price Index update and mortgage rates are reviewed. Closing remarks include advice on mortgage shopping. (0:00) Introduction and inflation trends in Canada (0:21) Canada's Consumer Price Index, core inflation measures, and sectoral impacts (1:12) Shelter costs, rent inflation trends, and Bank of Canada's rate cut predictions (2:24) Upcoming inflation data and Ontario’s new planning rules for housing (4:00) Housing market rebalancing and the impact of interest rate cuts (6:49) Best mortgage rates in Ontario for August 2024 (10:48) Ontario housing market slowdown ahead of rate announcement (12:18) Latest Consumer Price Index update and mortgage rates (14:17) Closing remarks and advice on mortgage shopping