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Canada's Rent Slide Is Finally Stalling — What It Means If You Rent or Rent Out

  Published August 13, 2026 For nearly two years, "Canadian rents are falling" has been one of the safest headlines in personal finance. The August 2026 National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, released last week, suggests that streak may finally be running out of road — and the shift matters whether you're the one paying rent or the one collecting it. The Numbers National avg. asking rent (July) $2,037 Year-over-year change -4.0% (22nd straight monthly decline) Month-over-month change +0.2% (4th straight monthly rise) Toronto, month-over-month +1.6% to $2,577 Falling, But Not as Fast Rent is still dropping on a year-over-year basis nationally — that's now been true for 22 straight months. But the pace of the decline has been easing since it bottomed out in March, and July marked the smallest annual drop since February. On a month-to-month basis, rent has now risen for four months running, which typically happens every summer as the market hits its season...
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Two Cuts Ahead in 2025



The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining its benchmark range at 4.25% to 4.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Despite concerns over inflation and slower economic growth, officials reaffirmed their expectation of two rate cuts later this year, with projections indicating a year-end rate of **3.9%.  

The Fed's latest forecast suggests inflation will rise to 3% by the end of 2025, up from the 2.7% projected in March. Additionally, the unemployment rate is expected to reach 4.5%, slightly above the previous estimate of 4.4%. Economic growth projections have also been revised downward, with GDP now expected to expand by 1.4%, compared to the earlier forecast of 1.7%.  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the central bank's cautious approach, stating that while inflation remains a concern, the Fed is committed to balancing economic stability with necessary policy adjustments. The decision comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and geopolitical tensions, which continue to impact financial markets.  

With two rate cuts still anticipated before the end of the year, investors and businesses will closely monitor upcoming Fed meetings for further guidance on monetary policy shifts.

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