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Article Global Bond Yields Mortgage Rates Inflation
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AI-generatedRising global bond yields, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty (Iran war), push Canadian mortgage rates higher, squeezing housing affordability and dampening demand. The channel is regulatory/monetary policy pass-through to mortgage costs, affecting Canadian banks' mortgage portfolios and real estate activity. Impact is Canada-specific.
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- Long-term Canadian government bond yields reached highest in over 16 years.
- Five-year yield rose to highest in nearly 22 months, influencing fixed-rate mortgages.
- Canada April inflation rate was 2.8%, cooler than expected.
- Teranet-National Bank House Price Index declined 3% over past five months.
- Geopolitical uncertainty from war in Iran cited as driver.
Canadian REITs face 48h sell-off as bond yields surge, lowering property valuations by 2-3%.
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Sector impact at a glance
- FX_USDmid
- FX_USDshort
- GLOBAL_BANKINGmid
- GLOBAL_BANKINGshort
- REAL_ESTATE_REITSmid
- REAL_ESTATE_REITSshort
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