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Stagflation Threatens Banks & A Third of Global Assets, Regulators Warned: IMF

Daniel Wong — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:41:00 +0000

Central banks around the world are finding that creating inflation is a lot easier than taming it. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns sticky inflation will lead to rates remaining higher for longer than previously thought. As a result, they believe bank regulators should begin work to ensure banks are more resilient ahead of potential […]

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Canadian Mortgage Default Risk Is The Highest In The OECD: IMF

Daniel Wong — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:06:15 +0000

The days of Canada having a reputation of conservative bank practices are coming to an end. In a new research note from the IMF, the global financial agency ranked mortgage default risks for households. Canada’s combination of high household debt, frothy home prices, and floating rate loans makes it the riskiest advanced economy in the […]

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A Global Hard Landing Is Now Expected, Worst Outlook In Decades: IMF

Stephen Punwasi — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:56:17 +0000

The global economy is past the point of being able to avoid a sharp recession, warns the watchdog of the global financial system. The IMF World Economic Outlook was released this week, forecasting that global real gross domestic product (GDP) will slow sharply in 2023. A hard landing is now expected, with advanced economies likely […]

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IMF Warns Global Real Estate Markets Are At Risk of A Steep Correction

Stephen Punwasi — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:27:53 +0000

Global real estate prices have uncharacteristically surged during the recession. It didn’t come without consequence, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this week. The agency’s regular Financial Stability Report said global home prices are now stretched. Stimulus policies backstopped the market, creating moral hazards. Buyers now have a “can’t lose” feeling, pushing them to pay […]

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Central Banks Should Be Ready To Act Swiftly If Inflation Isn’t Transitory: IMF

Daniel Wong — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:37:21 +0000

High inflation is probably transitory, and central banks should tell people that… but totally be ready in case they aren’t. That’s the take from the IMF today, who released its latest global outlook. The agency said high inflation should ease, and central banks should communicate that message. However, it may not be transitory, and monetary […]

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Canadian Real Estate Overvalued, Toronto Needs A 28% Correction For Fair Value: IMF

Stephen Punwasi — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:34:03 +0000

Canadian real estate prices are one of the biggest threats to the country, said a global agency. The IMF recently completed its regularly scheduled staff report on Canada. Staff found real estate prices present one of the biggest threats to the country. The agency shared the detailed numbers produced by their valuation models with us. […]

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IMF Recommends Canada Implement Anti-Speculation Taxes, Cites Real Estate As Risk

Daniel Wong — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:33:57 +0000

Canadian real estate prices are once again the focus of an international agency. An IMF annual staff audit cites home prices as one of the biggest threats to the country’s economy. The agency suggests avoiding tax deductions and subsidies, which will compound the country’s rising inequality. They also recommend mitigating leverage build up, and taxing […]

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IMF: Canadian GDP To Make Biggest Contraction Since The Great Depression

Stephen Punwasi — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:03:38 +0000

An already slowing global economy is seeing more downward revisions to forecasts, due to the pandemic. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the latest organization to lower Canada’s 2020 GDP forecast. The organization sees the economy making the biggest contraction seen in generations. On the upside, they see a return to growth next year. Next […]

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The IMF Crunched Numbers On Canadian Real Estate. Here’s How Overpriced It Is

Stephen Punwasi — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:03:53 +0000

Canadian real estate prices are soaring, but only a few markets have detached from reality. The ones that have though, boy oh boy – have they ever detached. New numbers obtained from IMF staff, show the gap between prices and fundamentals. For the most part, Canadian real estate prices can be explained through access to […]

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IMF: Canada Has The Most Overvalued Homes In The G7, Fourth Globally

Kaitlin Last — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:27:58 +0000

Global real estate prices are on the rise, and Canada's leading the pack according to the IMF...it's not a good thing.

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