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Is It Still Worth Buying a Rental Property in Ontario in 2026?

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Real Estate, Investing, Personal Finance A few years ago the answer seemed obvious. Ontario real estate only went up, rents kept climbing, and landlords looked like geniuses. Then interest rates spiked, prices corrected, rent growth slowed in some markets, and suddenly the question got a lot more complicated. So is buying a rental property in Ontario still a good investment in 2026? The honest answer is: it depends entirely on the numbers, the market, and your personal financial situation. This article gives you the full picture — the real math, the real risks, and a clear framework for deciding whether it makes sense for you. The Case For Rental Property in Ontario in 2026 Before diving into the challenges, here is why real estate remains compelling for long-term investors. Ontario's population is still growing fast Ontario added over 500,000 people in 2023 alone — one of the fastest population growth rates in ...
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Wall Street Futures Tumble Amid Trump’s Tariff Blitz and Amazon’s Earnings Miss

Market Overview

Wall Street futures took a sharp hit Friday morning as investors reacted to a double dose of economic anxiety: sweeping new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and disappointing earnings from Amazon.

  • Dow futures fell nearly 1%
  • S&P 500 futures dropped 0.91%
  • Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.1%

Tariff Shockwaves

Trump’s executive order introduced tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from over 90 countries. Notable hikes include:

  • Canada: 35%
  • India: 25%
  • Taiwan: 20%
  • Thailand: 19%
  • South Korea: 15%

The White House dubbed August 1st “Liberation Day,” signaling a hardline stance with little room for negotiation. China faces an August 12 deadline to finalize a separate trade agreement.

Tech Turmoil

Amazon shares plunged 7.6% in premarket trading after its cloud division, AWS, posted underwhelming growth compared to rivals like Microsoft and Alphabet. In contrast, Apple’s earnings beat expectations, buoyed by strong iPhone sales, though CEO Tim Cook warned tariffs could cost the company $1.1 billion this quarter.

Jobs Report Looms

Investors are also bracing for the July jobs report, expected to show a modest increase of ~110,000 jobs and a rise in unemployment to 4.2%. A strong report could dampen hopes for a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Other Movers

  • Coinbase fell 11.1% after reporting weaker crypto trading activity
  • Chevron and Exxon Mobil beat earnings expectations despite falling oil prices

Investor Sentiment

The CBOE Volatility Index, Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” spiked to a two-week high of 18.40, reflecting heightened uncertainty.


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