5 Things to Know About Your Money Today — May 11, 2026
Your fast, no-fluff briefing on what's moving Canadian money today. 1. Bank of Canada Stays on the Sidelines The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate steady at 2.25% at its April 29 meeting — and signalled it's comfortable staying put, for now. Governor Tiff Macklem told the House of Commons Finance Committee that the Bank projects the economy will grow a modest 1.2% in 2026 , picking up to 1.6% in 2027. The caveat? Monetary policy may need to be "nimble" depending on how U.S. tariffs and Middle East energy prices evolve. Translation: don't expect a rate cut to rescue your mortgage renewal anytime soon. What it means for you: Variable-rate borrowers get a brief reprieve, but fixed rates remain sensitive to oil-driven inflation. Review your renewal timeline now. 2. TSX Ends the Week in the Green The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 34,077 , up 0.65% on the day, with the Canadian dollar sitting at roughly 73 cents USD . Crude oil is hovering near...

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