Australia is most exposed to higher rates, a Fitch report said, while Canada ranked fourth
CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month
Spiking commodity prices, benchmark reforms reflected in derivatives markets
Some advisors are looking at GICs, short-term bonds, alternatives and mortgage products for clients
Savings needs have risen alongside wealth, a C.D. Howe report says
Inflation-targeting policies have been successful until recently
Higher rates should cool inflation, but low-income households face pain
Margin, earnings boost to be offset by asset and credit quality deterioration, Moody's says
"Inflation is too high," Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said
The expected amount to pay for a house increased by $100K since last year, a BMO survey says