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Article Global Bond Yields Mortgage Rates Inflation

CanadianPolicy1UncertaintyFuelprices

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Rising 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.
Sector verdictREAL_ESTATE_REITSDownmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

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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