# housing supply (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover housing supply. Page: Feed: --- ## [U.S. hits Canada with 50% tariffs as Carney vows to retaliate](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/u-s-hits-canada-with-50-tariffs-as-carney-vows-to-retaliate/) _2026-08-22 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ U.S.-Canada trade talks fell apart just before a midnight deadline, with 50% tariffs hitting billions of dollars of Canadian goods and Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to retaliate in a dispute that looks poised to intensify. ## [Global bond selloff pushes Canadian fixed mortgage rates higher](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/global-bond-selloff-pushes-canadian-fixed-mortgage-rates-higher/) _2026-08-21 · Jared Lindzon, Senior CMT writer · CMT News_ Surging government debt, inflation risks and geopolitical tensions have driven long-term yields toward multi-year highs, prompting lenders to raise fixed mortgage rates. ## [Carney bets Canada can live with tariffs to unlock investment](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/carney-bets-canada-can-live-with-tariffs-to-unlock-investment/) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the brink of a trade pact with the U.S. His next challenge will be convincing his country that swallowing some tariffs is worth the greater economic certainty that a deal would bring. ## [Canadian retail sales to fall 0.8% in July after strong 2Q](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/canadian-retail-sales-to-fall-0-8-in-july-after-strong-2q/) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ Canadian retail sales are set to fall for the first time this year, but strong second quarter purchases point to a rebound in consumption. ## [Rate cuts boost housing demand faster than supply, BoC research finds](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/rate-cuts-boost-housing-demand-faster-than-supply-boc-research-finds/) _2026-08-20 · Steve Huebl · CMT News_ Bank of Canada researchers found that lower rates lift home sales quickly and housing starts only after a delay, resulting in persistent price increases—particularly when unemployment is low. ## [U.S. set to cut tariffs on Canadian metals, autos in trade deal](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/u-s-to-halve-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminum-in-trade-deal/) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ The tentative trade deal between the U.S. and Canada would lower tariffs on certain Canadian exports of steel and aluminum to 25%, according to people familiar with the matter. ## [Homeowners managing higher mortgage payments despite concerns: survey](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/homeowners-managing-higher-mortgage-payments-despite-concerns-survey/) _2026-08-19 · The Canadian Press · CMT News_ As the last wave of mortgage renewals from the era of ultra-low interest rates comes, a new survey suggests most homeowners have been managing higher payments. ## [Trump delays Canadian tariffs at 11th hour, saying deal close](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/trump-delays-canadian-tariffs-at-11th-hour-saying-deal-close/) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ The Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products for three days, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement to resolve a broader trade dispute that had plunged relations to a fresh low. ## [July home sales down 5.3% from last year, but market becoming more balanced: CREA](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/july-home-sales-down-5-3-from-last-year-but-market-becoming-more-balanced-crea/) _2026-08-18 · The Canadian Press · CMT News_ The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July were down compared with a year ago, but edged slightly higher month-over-month. ## [CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in July](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/cmhc-reports-annual-pace-of-housing-starts-slowed-in-july/) _2026-08-18 · The Canadian Press · CMT News_ Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in July fell five per cent compared with June. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XPP8EG641T4r) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [U.S. 10-Year yields climb to highest since 2025 as rout deepens](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/u-s-10-year-yields-climb-to-highest-since-2025-as-rout-deepens/) _2026-08-18 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ A deepening global bond selloff sent the U.S. benchmark yield to the highest since early 2025, as thin August trading met investors wary of inflation and a deluge of corporate debt supply. ## [Falling home prices drive record 10th straight quarter of affordability gains](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/falling-home-prices-drive-record-10th-straight-quarter-of-affordability-gains/) _2026-08-17 · CMT Team · CMT News_ National Bank says the mortgage payment on a representative home fell to 51.1% of median income, although affordability remains well below historical norms. ## [Gas price rebound pushes Canadian inflation to 3%](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/canadian-inflation-ticks-up-to-3-amid-higher-gas-prices/) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg · CMT News_ Canada's yearly inflation accelerated to 3% as the Middle East conflict continued to push up gasoline prices, while core measures of price growth remained subdued. ## [CMT Weekly Briefing: Inflation, home sales and tariff deadline in focus](https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/cmt-weekly-briefing-inflation-home-sales-and-tariff-deadline-in-focus/) _2026-08-17 · CMT Team · CMT News_ Canadian inflation and housing data are due this week alongside a looming U.S. tariff deadline, following a week of lender growth, rising insolvencies and tighter rental supply.