MARKET UPDATES

Canadian Economic Growth (Real GDP Q2 2026)

Canadian real GDP rose by 0.3 per cent in June, after growing by 0.3 per cent in May. Goods-producing industries contracted by 0.1 per cent, offset by 0.4 per cent growth in service-producing sectors. Sectoral growth was led by wholesale trade (1.7 per cent), retail trade (1.4 per cent), and manufac

Canadian Retail Sales (June 2026)

Canadian retail sales increased by 0.6 per cent to $74.3 billion in June compared to the previous month. Retail sales were 5.3 per cent higher compared to the same time last year. Moreover, core retail sales, which exclude gasoline and automobile items, increased by 1.2 per cent in June. In volume t

Home Sales Expected to Rise in 2027

 The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2026 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update today.   Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to fall 1.2 per cent to 69,325 units this year. In 2027, MLS® residential sales are forecast to move higher, ri