Canada’s household debt reaches 174.6% of gross income, making it more sensitive to interest rates than the U.S.
The Canadian economy faces a looming crisis, heavily influenced by staggering household debt levels. As of 2024, Canadian household debt stands at a staggering 174.6% of gross income, significantly higher than the 75% of GDP in the U.S. This means that Canadians are dedicating a far greater portion of their after-tax income to servicing their …