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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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Wall Street Edges Higher as Big Tech Earnings Take Center Stage

 


Markets Open on a Positive Note

U.S. stock futures nudged upward Monday morning, signaling a potentially strong start to a week dominated by Big Tech earnings and trade policy developments. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose approximately 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained around 0.2%.

Tech Titans in the Spotlight

Investors are bracing for earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla, the first of the “Magnificent Seven” to unveil second-quarter results. With AI-driven growth fueling lofty valuations, strong performances could reinforce investor confidence and justify recent market highs.

Tariff Tensions Simmer

Trade policy remains a key concern. The European Union is reportedly preparing retaliatory measures if a deal with the U.S. isn’t reached before the August 1 deadline for new tariffs. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reaffirmed the White House’s “hard stop” on compliance, adding uncertainty to the market outlook.

Corporate Movers

Domino’s Pizza shares climbed 3% in premarket trading after posting better-than-expected second-quarter sales, despite missing profit estimates. Meanwhile, Block surged over 9% following its inclusion in the S&P 500, marking a milestone for the fintech sector.

AI Boom Powers TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. crossed the $1 trillion market cap threshold, buoyed by investor optimism around its role in the AI supply chain. The company raised its full-year revenue forecast to 30%, signaling robust demand for advanced chips.

With earnings season heating up and geopolitical tensions looming, Wall Street is set for a dynamic week. Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of specific company earnings or sector performance.

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