22 - Are We Nearing the End of the Dark Inflation Tunnel?

08/11/23 • 19 min

After one of the most aggressive tightening cycles in decades, it looks like central banks are making decent progress in taming inflation, opening the door for a rare soft landing for the economy. BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter and Senior Economist Sal Guatieri discuss prospects for inflation, interest rates and the economy and whether we now stand a decent chance of avoiding a recession.

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21 - Is A Reckoning Coming For Office Buildings and Other Commercial Real Estate Markets?

Commercial real estate will no doubt face challenges in the year ahead, but the sector facing the toughest test will be office buildings. BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri takes a look at what the four main commercial real estate segments can expect, as they weather the storm of rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, a weaker economy, and hybrid work patterns.

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23 - How Housing Unaffordability Impacts Us All

Housing affordability impacts everyone, from home buyers, to renters, to investors. BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri delves into the issue for both Canada and the United States, discussing how we got here and where affordability may be going, as well as implications for the economy and investors.

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