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Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% — What the Fine Print Means for You

  July 15, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% today, exactly as every economist surveyed expected. The number didn't move — but the story underneath it did. Between renewed oil-market chaos, a stubbornly hot inflation reading, and an economy that's finally showing signs of life, this "boring" hold decision was anything but simple. If you've been following our preview piece from earlier this week , this is the follow-up: what actually happened, and what it means for your mortgage, your savings, and your grocery bill. The Decision, in Plain English This marks the sixth consecutive hold since the Bank's last cut back in October 2025. The overnight rate stays at 2.25%, the Bank Rate at 2.5%, and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Bank prime — the number that actually determines your variable mortgage or line of credit rate — stays put at 4.45%. Governor Tiff Macklem has described this level as sitting near the bottom of the Bank...
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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Launch Missile at U.S. Warship in Gulf of Aden

 


Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a missile at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile. This marks a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades. 

The attack on the destroyer USS Carney is the first time the Houthis directly targeted a U.S. warship since the rebels began their attacks on shipping in October. The missile was successfully shot down by USS Carney, and there were no injuries or damage reported.

The conflict in the Middle East has been escalating for years, and this recent attack is a reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region. The U.S. Navy has been involved in the Middle East for decades, and this latest attack highlights the dangers that sailors face while patrolling the region’s waters.


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