The bond market is where government and corporate bonds are bought and sold, and it directly influences Canadian mortgage rates, as lenders typically price fixed-rate mortgages based on Government of Canada bond yields. When bond yields rise, fixed mortgage rates tend to follow, increasing borrowing costs for real estate investors.
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