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Monday’s CPI Could Decide Your Next Mortgage Payment

  Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September. Inflation is sitting at 3%. The Bank of Canada has to decide on October 28 which of those facts matters more, and on Monday morning one more number lands to help it choose. If you carry a variable-rate mortgage, a HELOC or a renewal this winter, that number has a price tag. Two reports pulling in opposite directions The jobs data came first. Statistics Canada reported on October 9 that employment fell by 68,000 in September, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.5% from 6.4%. It followed a drop of about 42,000 in August, which means more than half of the 181,000 jobs gained between April and July have now been wiped out. Ontario shed 20,000 positions on its own. Markets reacted within hours: the odds of a quarter-point Bank of Canada hike on October 28 dropped to roughly 25% from about 40%, according to LSEG data reported by Reuters. Inflation is telling the opposite story. The consumer price index rose 3.0% year over year in August, matching Ju...
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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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