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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Point Higher Ahead of Key Inflation Data

US stock futures are showing optimism as Wall Street awaits crucial inflation data. Here are the highlights:

  • S&P 500 Futures (ES=F): Up 0.2%
  • Nasdaq Futures (NQ=F): Rose 0.3%
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (YM=F): Hovering just below the flatline.

Investors are closely monitoring economic indicators this week. Tomorrow, we’ll get the latest reading on consumer prices, followed by July’s retail sales data on Thursday. After a recent bout of volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are gradually recovering toward their year-to-date highs.

In individual stock news:

  • Home Depot (HD): Shares fell after the company adjusted its outlook for comparable same-store sales.
  • Nvidia (NVDA): Gained over 1% in premarket trading, building on Monday’s 4% gain.
  • Trump Media (DJT): Shares declined further after former President Donald Trump’s return to the X platform for a live event with CEO Elon Musk.


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