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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, July 29, 2026. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images The Federal Reserve‘s cryptic chairman is set to deliver his much-awaited keynote address Friday in Jackson Hole, with markets trying to anticipate what, if anything, he will have to say on…

“Seasonally adjusted sales activity rose from the previous month across most of BC, while weaknesses remained concentrated in the Lower Mainland,” said Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association. “Looking ahead, resilience in the economy and a recovering labour market should translate to regional markets converging to long-term averages over the…

Abry entered Prime Capital Financial in 2023. Credit: Daenin/ Shutterstock.com. Abry Partners said it is exiting its investment in Prime Capital Financial, with Carlyle Group agreeing to acquire a minority ownership interest in the independent wealth management firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. Access deeper industry intelligence Experience unmatched clarity with a single platform that…

A broadly popular program that freezes rents for senior and disabled tenants by providing property tax credits to landlords is likely to cover more applicants, after the City Council voiced broad support for bills that would raise renters’ income limits to $75,000. At a Friday hearing lawmakers discussed proposed changes to Senior Citizen and Disability…

The revised outlook reflects the cumulative weight of economic uncertainty, slower population growth, elevated borrowing costs, and modest income gains — forces that CMHC said are expected to keep would-be buyers cautious well into the second half of the year. Geopolitical pressures compound the domestic picture. The ongoing US-Iran conflict is forecast to temporarily lift…