Andrew Hepburn

We trace the growing concern over Canada’s housing market—particularly Toronto’s—as shown by quotes from policymakers, economists and analysts

Comparing Canada’s infatuation with real estate against the peak of the U.S. housing bubble yields some disturbing insights

Depending on who you listen to, oil prices are either about to crash again, or soar much higher. Here’s how all the arguments stack up.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is a big fan of metaphors, so here are a few to explain why negative interest rates are a bad idea for Canada

With interest rates close to zero, the Bank of Canada may have to turn to QE, as in quantitative easing, if the economy continues to slump. But will it work?

China’s stock market frenzy masks a serious slowdown in the country’s economy, and that could mean even more pain for Canada

A Q&A with Richard Koo, one of the world’s top economic thinkers on the dangers of debt and deleveraging—and why Canada should watch out

Aside from refinancing existing loans, low rates may no longer induce households into taking on further debt

The official count for copper and soybeans is likely way off

Andrew Hepburn considers the influence of biofuel subsidies and financial speculators