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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 1. The Bank of Canada Is Watching — And So Should You Markets are closely parsing every signal from the Bank of Canada ahead of its next rate announcement. With inflation holding stubbornly above target in key categories like shelter and groceries, economists are split on whether another cut is on the table or a longer hold is in store. If you're carrying variable-rate debt or sitting on a GIC renewal, now is the time to model both scenarios. What to do: Don't lock into a long-term rate product until after the next announcement. A few days of patience could save you thousands. 2. Spring Housing Market: More Listings, Less Panic After years of near-empty inventory, more Canadian sellers are finally listing — particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver. The uptick in supply is giving buyers breathing room they haven't seen since pre-pandemic times. That said, prices haven't mean...

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Farmers Protest in Brussels for Better Market Conditions

 


Farmers from across Europe are protesting in Brussels, the EU capital, to demand better market conditions. The farmers are blocking traffic in the city, causing major disruptions. 

The protest is part of a wave of farmer protests that have swept across Europe in recent months. The farmers are demanding that their issues be put on the summit agenda and that they be given better market conditions. The climax of the protest is set for Thursday, when farmers plan to protest outside EU headquarters during a summit of government leaders. The protest is expected to be large and disruptive.


 

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