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Ontario Hydro Rates Drop November 1, But Your Bill Might Not

  Ontario Hydro Rates Drop November 1, But Your Bill Might Not Ontario electricity prices are changing on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced lower regulated electricity rates for households, small businesses and farms. But there is a catch: the provincial electricity rebate is also shrinking, meaning lower electricity prices will not necessarily translate into lower overall bills. For Ontario households already dealing with higher grocery prices, mortgage payments and winter heating costs, understanding these changes could help save money over the coming months. Here is what you need to know about the new rates, how to choose between Time-of-Use, Tiered and Ultra-Low Overnight pricing, and the winter protection that prevents electricity disconnections for non-payment. 1. Ontario Electricity Rates Change November 1 The new rates take effect November 1, bringing lower prices for electricity used under Ontario's Regulated Price Plan (RPP). Accordin...
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Stocks Rally, Yields Fall on Fed’s Mixed Messages



The stock market rallied and bond yields fell after the Federal Reserve sent mixed messages about its future policy. 

The Federal Reserve is in a “sweet spot” and may start cutting interest rates in the first half of 2024. The rally in the bond market is driving global bonds to their best month since 2008. The Bank of Japan left its policy rate unchanged and appeared in no hurry to remove negative interest rates. The yen slumped as much as 1.1% to the weakest level in a week, while the Nikkei 225 Index rallied 1.4% to a two-week high.


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