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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up in September

Monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in September came in at 270,466 units, up from 250,383 in August

By The Canadian Press |October 18, 2023

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OSFI response to mortgage proposals will please industry: expert

Real estate industry is likely breathing a sigh of relief that Canada's banking regulator may not move ahead with lending tightening

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |October 18, 2023

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U.K. inflation unchanged at 6.7% in September

Nevertheless, Bank of England not expected to raise interest rates at next policy meeting

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |October 18, 2023

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Retail sales rise solid 0.7% in September, reflecting U.S. shoppers’ resilience despite higher prices

Strong sales suggest the economy may not slow as much in the final three months of the year as previously expected

By Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press |October 17, 2023

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