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The path to real estate bubble panic
We trace the growing concern over Canada’s housing market—particularly Toronto’s—as shown by quotes from policymakers, economists and analysts
Andrew Hepburn
Andrew Hepburn is a freelance journalist and former hedge fund researcher. He writes on commodities, the stock market and the financial industry.
Economic analysis
Canada’s housing bubble makes America’s look tiny
Comparing Canada’s infatuation with real estate against the peak of the U.S. housing bubble yields some disturbing insights
Economic analysis
Oil price smackdown—the case for and against higher oil prices
Depending on who you listen to, oil prices are either about to crash again, or soar much higher. Here’s how all the arguments stack up.
Economic analysis
Why negative interest rates won’t work
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is a big fan of metaphors, so here are a few to explain why negative interest rates are a bad idea for Canada
Economic analysis
Why QE may be coming to Canada (and no, we don’t mean the Queen)
With interest rates close to zero, the Bank of Canada may have to turn to QE, as in quantitative easing, if the economy continues to slump. But will it work?
Economic analysis
The great fall of China
China’s stock market frenzy masks a serious slowdown in the country’s economy, and that could mean even more pain for Canada
Economic analysis
Is Canada at risk of a balance sheet recession?
A Q&A with Richard Koo, one of the world’s top economic thinkers on the dangers of debt and deleveraging—and why Canada should watch out
Real Estate
Why low rates may not be enough to save the housing market
Aside from refinancing existing loans, low rates may no longer induce households into taking on further debt
Business
Why commodity markets are in for a rude awakening
The official count for copper and soybeans is likely way off
Business
What’s really behind food price hikes
Andrew Hepburn considers the influence of biofuel subsidies and financial speculators