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Market Sentiment Meter

Tracking the emotional state of Canada's housing market.

Strategy Team
Market Sentiment Index
Fear
Score: 37/100
Prev
32
Trend
+5
Forecast
Stay

How we calculate this

Our proprietary algorithm analyzes 5 key signals:

  • Listing Inventory Levels (Weeks on Market)
  • Price Reductions %
  • Mortgage Pre-Approval Volume
  • Search Search Volume (Google Trends)
  • News Sentiment Analysis

Primary Drivers

Interest Rate Outlook

Bullish

Bond yields are dropping, signaling lower fixed rates ahead.

Inventory Levels

Bearish

Active listings are at a 10-year high in Ontario.

Employment Numbers

Neutral

Job market is softening but remains resilient.

Regulatory Climate

Bearish

New cap on international students reduces rental demand.

Contrarian Indicator

"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." - Warren Buffett.

With the meter reading 37 (Fear), historical data suggests this has typically been a accumulation phase for long-term investors.