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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...

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Canada’s Home Prices Expected to Rise in 2024

 

According to a recent survey by Royal LePage, the national aggregate home prices in Canada increased by 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with prices expected to continue to rise in 2024. The aggregative price of a home in Canada increased 4.3% year over year to $789,500.

This is good news for homeowners, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to pay more for their dream homes. The Canadian real estate market has been on an upward trend for several years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2024.

The Royal LePage House Price survey released on Monday projects that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023.

The Canadian real estate market is expected to remain strong in 2024, with higher prices and increased demand for homes. This is great news for homeowners who are looking to sell their homes, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to be prepared to pay more for their dream homes.


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