In this episode, we begin with an introduction and a sponsor message before exploring the Bank of Canada's latest insights into consumer and business sentiments. We delve into the implications of inflation and spending intentions on the economy. The episode also covers investment trends in the energy sector and recent data on housing starts from CMHC. We discuss the ongoing challenges and decline in housing supply, alongside trends in household and mortgage debt in Canada. Finally, we spotlight a historic farm in Caledon, examining its significance in the real estate market.
(0:00) Introduction and sponsor message
(0:39) Bank of Canada's latest consumer and business sentiments
(2:07) Inflation and spending intentions
(3:29) Energy sector investment and CMHC housing starts data
(5:18) Challenges and decline in housing supply
(7:26) Canada's household and mortgage debt trends
(10:14) Historic farm in Caledon real estate spotlight