From the Bank of Canada's steady hand to a surge in housing starts and Ottawa's new financial crime-fighting agency — here are the five money stories every Canadian should have on their radar this morning. 1 Bank of Canada Rate Holds at 2.25% — Next Decision June 10 The Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate at 2.25% on April 29 and has signalled it intends to stay put for now. Governing Council is keeping a close eye on Middle East conflict spillover into energy prices, ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainty, and whether inflation — currently hovering just above the 2% target — becomes entrenched. Bond markets are currently pricing in roughly an 18% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the July 15 announcement, making a move at the June 10 meeting unlikely. 💡 What it means for you: Variable-rate mortgage and HELOC holders can exhale — no surprise hikes on the horizon. But don't expect big rate relief either; the "lower-for-longer" window appears to be closing. 2 Mortgage...
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add flour mixture, beating until just blended.
- Stir in pistachios and cranberries.
- Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 2 1/2-inch-wide, 9 1/2-inch-long log.
- Place logs on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
- Bake logs for 25 minutes. Logs will spread.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Bake logs until golden brown, about 30 minutes longer.
- Cool logs completely on sheet on rack.
- Transfer logs to work surface; discard parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Place slices, cut side down, on same sheet. Bake 12 minutes.
- Turn biscotti over; bake until just beginning to color, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer biscotti to rack and cool.
Enjoy your delicious Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti!
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