Research from the Bank of Canada suggests that half of all variable-rate, fixed-payment mortgage holders have now hit their so-called trigger rates, which means their payments will rise. This is one factor weighing on spending, with retail sales volumes stagnating in recent months and the weakness of consumer confidence pointing to future declines.
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