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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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EU Pushes Back After U.S. Tariff Ruling, Insists Trade Commitments Must Stand

 

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The European Union has issued a firm response following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could open the door to higher American tariffs. EU officials stressed that Washington must honor existing trade agreements, warning that any unilateral increase in duties would violate commitments made between the two economic powers.

According to EU representatives, the bloc expects the United States to uphold the terms of previously negotiated deals, emphasizing that stability and predictability are essential for transatlantic trade. “A deal is a deal,” officials reiterated, signaling that the EU is prepared to defend its economic interests if necessary.

The Supreme Court decision has raised concerns in Brussels about potential shifts in U.S. trade policy. While the ruling does not automatically impose new tariffs, it grants the U.S. government broader authority to adjust them—an authority the EU fears could be used to revisit long‑settled disputes.

Despite the tension, EU leaders expressed hope that both sides will continue to prioritize cooperation. They noted that the transatlantic partnership remains one of the world’s most important economic relationships, and maintaining trust is crucial for navigating global challenges.


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