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5 Things to Know Today: BoC Hike Odds, Fixed Rates, Tariff Swap, $100 Oil & Budget Countdown (Oct. 25)

  Canadian Money Brief • Sunday, October 25, 2026 A big week for your wallet starts Wednesday. Here are the five things Canadians should know before it begins. 1 The Bank of Canada decides Wednesday, and markets lean toward a hike The Bank of Canada announces its rate decision at 9:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, alongside a new Monetary Policy Report. Prediction markets price roughly a 79% chance of a quarter-point hike to 2.50%, up sharply after Governor Tiff Macklem’s hawkish comments at the IMF meetings, though analysts remain split and some expect a “hawkish hold.” The U.S. Fed also decides that day. What it means for you: Variable-rate mortgage and HELOC holders feel it first. A 0.25-point hike works out to roughly $70 more per month on a $500,000 variable mortgage (25-year amortization), and prime would move from 4.45% to 4.70%. A hold means little change until the next decision on Dec. 9. 2 Fixed mortgage rates have already moved without the Bank Fixed rates follow bond ...

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Your daily horoscope: November 17, 2023

 


HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

The more you listen to the small voice in your heart that knows all the answers the more fun you will have over the coming year. The higher part of your nature knows what you need to be happy, so don’t block it out with overly materialistic thoughts.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

If you are given information of a sensitive nature over the next 24 hours you must keep it to yourself. The fewer people know what you know the more likely it is you can make a profit from it – and there’s nothing wrong with that.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Socially and romantically this could be an excellent day but you will need to bear in mind that not everyone in this world is as thick-skinned as you. Sometimes you come out with remarks that are a major turn-off for people you should be turning on!

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

Not only are you amazingly active at the moment but you are also hugely ambitious, and what occurs today and over the weekend will provide you with the opportunity to make your mark on the world. Make sure it’s a mark everyone can applaud.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Cosmic activity in two of the best areas of your chart urges you not to come across as shy or vulnerable, especially when dealing with people on whom your future success may depend. Show them you’ve got what it takes – and then take it!

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

For some reason your powers of persuasion don’t seem as effective as they usually are. Maybe it’s a message from the universe that you need to stop talking for a while and listen to what other people are trying to say. It could be important.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

If you can focus your energy in a single direction over the next few days there is every chance that you will accomplish something really good. You know what target you should be aiming for now, so go after it with every fiber of your being.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

With so many opportunities to choose from you may be tempted to reach out and grab the first thing that comes to hand, but that would be a mistake. Stand back from events and decide which of those opportunities is worthy of your time and energy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

There must be no holding back today: Go after your dream with every ounce of energy you possess and don’t stop until you have reached it and made it your own. Ignore those who say your plans are too big – if anything they are not big enough!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Be careful what you say to other people today because there will be a tendency for them to read into your words thoughts and feelings that are not really there. Some individuals can be amazingly touchy and this isn’t the right time to make fun of them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Neptune’s influence in the communications area of your chart means you need to be careful when chatting with friends and loved ones as their thinking is likely to be muddled. If you keep your words short and simple there shouldn’t be a problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Do what needs to be done today and don’t worry what those you work with or for might think about it. Time spent making sure you look good in other people’s eyes is time wasted, so follow your instincts and let your reputation take care of itself.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Neptune in your sign links with both the sun and Mars today, so don’t hold back – go after whatever ambition is currently inspiring you, even if it takes you to the ends of the Earth. Why are you suddenly so adventurous? Because you know you can’t lose!

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