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Analyst Predicts Rising Rates, Weaker Canadian Dollar Ahead

1/18/2025

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Analyst Karl Schamotta indicates the end of the "new normal" post-financial crisis, resulting in rising interest rates and a weaker Canadian dollar.
He forecasts interest rates stabilizing at approximately 4.82%, driven by U.S. Treasury yields.
Geopolitical instability and inflation are expected to heighten market volatility.
A weaker Canadian dollar may help correct economic overvaluation.
Higher interest rates could enhance housing affordability by aligning asset prices with economic growth.

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Story summary

Analyst Karl Schamotta indicates the end of the "new normal" post-financial crisis, resulting in rising interest rates and a weaker Canadian dollar.
He forecasts interest rates stabilizing at approximately 4.82%, driven by U.S. Treasury yields.
Geopolitical instability and inflation are expected to heighten market volatility.
A weaker Canadian dollar may help correct economic overvaluation.
Higher interest rates could enhance housing affordability by aligning asset prices with economic growth.