EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 59 MIN
Episode 73: Bank of Canada Holds Rates — But the Warning Signs Are Everywhere
from The Canadian Mortgage Show · host Alex Pang & Alex Shanks
Send us Fan MailCanada’s economy is sending mixed — and increasingly worrying — signals.In Episode 73 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, we break down why the Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.25%, why GDP growth is fading, and why economists are quietly preparing for possible rate cuts later this year.We cover:Why holding rates doesn’t mean the economy is healthyRising layoffs in manufacturing and auto sectorsHow AI-driven job cuts (including 45,000 roles globally) could impact consumersWhy housing affordability remains stuck despite “neutral” ratesWhat Canada must fix internally to avoid long-term stagnationThis episode isn’t about panic — it’s about reading the signals early.Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/
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Send us Fan Mail Canada’s economy is sending mixed — and increasingly worrying — signals. In Episode 73 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, we break down why the Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.25%, why GDP growth is fading, and why economists are quietly preparing for possible rate cuts later this year. We cover: Why holding rates doesn’t mean the economy is healthy Rising layoffs in manufacturing and auto sectors How AI-driven job cuts (including 45,000 roles globally) could impact ...
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