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Booming hiring could be blamed on outstanding World Series performance

October’s job gains surprised, but volatility tempers calls for further rate cuts

Labour market rebound fuels expectations for a December hold on interest rates

Economists say results for housing and growth will take time

Federal budget calls for coordinated approach as Canadians’ housing fears mount

The $800-million deal brings together Neighbourhood’s tech-driven platform and Fisgard’s decades of investor relationships, creating one of the largest non-bank lenders in Canada.

The addition of 67,000 jobs and a dip in the unemployment rate to 6.9% gives the Bank of Canada room to hold rates steady next month, economists say.

The Canadian economy added 66,600 jobs in October, marking a second consecutive month of surprise employment gains as tariffs otherwise slow down economic activity. 

Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million.

Asking rents in Canada were down 2.2% in October from a year earlier to an average of $2,105, marking the 13th straight month of annual declines.