Tag: inflation and rates
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Canadian Home Sales Rise Again as Rate Cuts Attract Buyers
Canada’s Home Market Sees Fresh Momentum Canadian home sales moved higher for the sixth of the last seven months in October, signaling a notable shift as rate cuts and cheaper mortgage costs draw buyers off the sidelines. The national market logged 40,423 homes sold in October, up 0.9% from September, according to data released by…
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Pocket Relief for Australians? The Insurance Sell-Off and What It Means for Prices at Home
Australian insurers bear the brunt of a global premium slowdown The Australian insurance sector faced a sharp wave of selling on Friday as investors reevaluated growth prospects in a market defined by shifting global dynamics. Stock prices for major Australian insurers dipped after a week that saw analysts mark down valuations in response to a…