The government continues to lower its borrowing rates to stimulate the economy, but we can only expect an upturn once we start spending, according to Benjamin Tal, senior economist for CIBC. The public, however, isn't spending because of their fears in the economy. It appears we are now caught up in the old classic chicken and egg scenario! We don't spend due to the economy, but the economy won't ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on January 28, 2009
According to latest figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association, house prices across Canada have dropped 11 per cent since the peak in May of $316,896, down to $280,880 in November, The drop is weighed more heavily in markets that experienced drastic upswings in property values.
Benjamin Tal, a CIBC World Markets economist said that "it was back to reality in 2008", referring to the unrealistic ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on January 6, 2009