Author: GG
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Central Banks Know Something You Don’t
Central banks aren’t buying record amounts of gold for fun—they’re quietly diversifying away from the dollar, hedging against sanctions risk, and locking in a real, hard-asset backstop while retail investors stay distracted. Their relentless, price-insensitive demand is shrinking available supply and helping drive gold toward $5,000/oz, leaving latecomers to pay the premium. Source: https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-prices-5000-ounce-2026-67361c87?mod=Searchresults&pos=7&page=1 #gold,… Read more
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Tariffs, tantrums, and the slow collapse of U.S. power
Trump’s Greenland-linked tariffs on NATO partners don’t just punish friends – they signal to the world that Washington is willing to weaponize access to the U.S. market and dollar system for purely political grudges, not trade disputes. This kind of unilateral, extra‑trade coercion is exactly what accelerates dedollarization, validates Beijing and Moscow’s claim that the… Read more
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Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes
Trump just announced a sweeping ban on large institutional investors like Blackstone and Invitation Homes from buying more single-family homes – a move framed to restore homeownership to everyday Americans squeezed out by corporate mega-landlords. With private equity firms controlling massive residential portfolios that shrink supply and inflate prices, this policy could reshape the entire… Read more
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Why Venezuela’s Oil Isn’t The Jackpot People Think
Everyone talks about Venezuela’s “massive” oil reserves, but they ignore the brutal reality: ultra-heavy crude, weak infrastructure, and extreme political risk make it far from a sure win compared to Canada’s more stable, investable oil sector. Canada’s oil may face environmental criticism, but its regulatory stability, clearer rule of law, and stronger financing ecosystem make… Read more
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Canadian Housing Crash Coming?
Canadian Housing Crash Coming? 😬 November home sales in Canada just dropped almost 11% year-over-year, with prices softening and buyers and sellers stuck in a tense holding pattern heading into 2026. 😱 Higher rates, shaky confidence, and growing inventory are quietly reshaping the market—this lull could be the calm before a much bigger storm in… Read more
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Toronto’s development charges soared 1,799% since 1999; killing housing starts
Toronto’s development charges have exploded from $5,000 in 1999 (~$10,250 adjusted for inflation) to nearly $195,000 per new house today—a staggering 1,800% increase that’s crushing new construction. This regulatory cost barrier is a primary reason housing starts plummeted 58% and new-home sales dropped 91% in early 2025, contributing to a citywide housing crisis. Without urgent… Read more
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5 Landlord Wins That Make Bill 60 a Total Game-Changer
Bill 60 introduces several major changes for landlords under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, aimed at expediting eviction procedures and reducing landlord costs associated with tenant removals. Key Changes for Landlords Shortened Eviction Notice for Rent ArrearsLandlords can now serve an N4 eviction notice only 7 days after rent is overdue, reduced from the previous 14… Read more
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Canada’s Rental Market Reality Check: What the Data is Revealing
The multifamily landscape is experiencing a dramatic shift. Here’s what’s happening right now: New buildings are struggling. Purpose-built rentals completed post-2020 are facing vacancy rates approaching 10% in major markets, while older, affordable units remain near full occupancy. The disconnect? New luxury units are pricing themselves out of reach just as economic headwinds intensify. The numbers tell… Read more
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Greater Toronto home sales down 9.5% in October from last year
Here’s a summary: Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in October 2025 were down 9.5% compared to October last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales dropped 2.3% from September. New listings increased 2.7% year-over-year to 16,069, while active listings rose 17.2% to 27,808. The benchmark index for prices fell 5% from last year, and… Read more
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Job vacancies hit 457,400 in August — the lowest since 2017
Canada’s job market tightens! Job vacancies hit 457,400 in August — the lowest since 2017. Read more