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5 Things to Know Today: BoC Hike Bets, TSX Slide, Oil Near $100 (Oct. 23)

  Canadian Money Brief • Friday, October 23, 2026 The Bank of Canada decision is five days away, the TSX gave back most of Wednesday's gains, and oil is flirting with US$100 again. Here are the five things Canadian wallets need to know today. 1. Markets Lean Toward a Bank of Canada Hike on Oct. 28 A decision that looked like a ninth straight hold is now a genuine coin flip with a hawkish tilt. After Governor Tiff Macklem warned that there is "no resolution in sight" for the Middle East conflict, BMO and Desjardins flipped to a hike call, Scotiabank firmed up its call and Goldman Sachs joined them, all looking for a quarter-point move to 2.50%. Overnight swaps priced about an 87% chance of a hike earlier this week, though other economists still argue for a hold, pointing to September's 68,000 job losses and a 6.5% unemployment rate. What it means for you: A quarter-point hike adds roughly $21 a month in interest for every $100,000 of variable-rate borrowing (HELOCs an...
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"Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" by Maya Angelou.

                                          


     

This quote reminds us of the power of kindness and positivity in brightening someone else's day or life.

Maya Angelou's quote, "Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" beautifully captures the essence of empathy, compassion, and the impact of our actions on others.

In life, we all face difficult moments, challenges, and clouds that can darken our outlook. This quote encourages us to be the source of positivity and support for others during their tough times. Just as a rainbow appears after a storm, bringing hope and beauty, our acts of kindness and understanding can bring comfort and joy to someone who may be going through a storm in their life.

It's a reminder that even small gestures of kindness and encouragement can have a profound effect on someone's well-being. It encourages us to be mindful of the people around us and to strive to make the world a better place by being a source of light and positivity in their lives.

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