Canadian Housing Starts (Apr) 279.3K vs. Exp. 245K (Prev. 235.9K)

Newsquawk Staff · 15 May 2026, 12:35 UTC

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The Canadian housing starts data for April at 279.3K exceeded expectations of 245K and also represents an increase from the previous 235.9K. This stronger-than-expected print suggests a more resilient housing sector, which could indicate robust economic activity and may affect the outlook for monetary policy and interest rates in Canada.

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