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Fergal McAlinden

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Irish journalist in Toronto, currently covering the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets.

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Fergal McAlinden’s Biography

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Journalist with experience in business, political, travel and sports reporting.

Currently managing editor - North America and UK mortgage for Key Media, working in the company's Toronto office and covering the US, Canadian, and UK housing and mortgage markets.

Worked for a prominent travel industry media outlet in Toronto, writing for both its print and online publications, and also reported for a travel media website in Ireland.

Other work has been published in The Guardian, The Ribbon (Cana…

Fergal McAlinden’s Journalist Portfolio

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Did the Bank of Canada mislead borrowers on low interest rates?

Did the Bank of Canada mislead borrowers on low interest rates?

Many Canadians who took on mortgages in 2020 are now experiencing financial strain. Who's to blame? Activity …

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Has the BoC reached an endpoint on rate hikes? CIBC's Tal gives his verdict

Has the BoC reached an endpoint on rate hikes? CIBC's Tal gives his verdict

"The interest-rate fog is starting to kind of ease, but it doesn't mean that the pain is not there," he said.…

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Ontario election: Brokers have their say

Ontario election: Brokers have their say

Each of those parties has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the next decade as well as introducing …

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Calls continue for government action on housing market

Calls continue for government action on housing market

Previously, customers who got an insurable mortgage before October 17, 2016, could qualify to be grandfathere…

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Liberal-NDP deal: What does it mean for the housing market?

Liberal-NDP deal: What does it mean for the housing market?

Graeme Moss (pictured top), founder and partner at Fair Mortgage Solutions, said that could involve taking an…

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What the Canada election result means for the mortgage industry

What the Canada election result means for the mortgage industry

Another policy where the Liberals may find common ground with other parties is its proposed crackdown on fore…

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Articles

How much are Canadian mortgage brokers actually using AI?

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AI usage is ramping up across many industries, but how are brokers utilizing AI tools? By 17 Jul. 2026 It’s a well-known fact by now that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace and raising fundamental questions about how technology will impact and assist a swathe of industries in the years ahead.
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Buyer’s market persists as CREA slashes sales forecast

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Falling values and rising inventory are handing buyers the upper hand By 16 Jul. 2026 With the second half of 2026’s housing market already underway, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) now sees a slower pace of activity for the full year than it had originally anticipated – but the outlook still varies hugely from one region to the next.
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Could the Bank of Canada hike interest rates before the end of 2026?

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By Fergal McAlinden Verified
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Speculation is growing that the central bank could move rates higher if oil prices continue to surge By 15 Jul. 2026 The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold interest rates steady again on Wednesday came as no surprise, but a fresh upsurge in oil prices and a new escalation in the US-Iran war are raising questions about whether hikes could be ahead before the end of the year.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Working in LogiMonde media's Toronto office covering travel industry news and events across the country.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Guardian, The Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail, National Post, Maclean's, The Irish News, The Irish Times, The Week.

Awards

James Downey Memorial Prize

2021 - Political Journalism

I won the inaugural James Downey Memorial Prize, recognizing the best piece of political reporting in the MA Journalism program at Dublin City University.