The Bank of Canada announced a 25 basis point rate cut to the overnight rate on June 5th, 2024. This decision has raised questions about its impact on interest rates. It's important to understand that the fixed rate mortgage market and the variable rate mortgage market are influenced differently. Fixed rates are driven by bond yields, while variable rates are directly linked to the overnight rate. Fixed Mortgage Rates The recent 25 basis point rate cut by the Bank of Canada has a limited direct effect on fixed mortgage rates because: - Fixed mortgage rates are primarily influenced by long-term bond yields, which…

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