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5 Things to Know Today: US CPI, BoC Minutes, Oil Below US$90 (Nov. 10)

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026. U.S. inflation data, Bank of Canada minutes and a sharp slide in oil headline your morning. Here is what matters for your wallet. 1. US inflation report lands at 8:30 a.m. ET Economists expect October U.S. consumer prices to rise 0.3% from September, slower than the 0.6% jump the month before, with core prices up 0.2%. There will be no annual rate this time because last year's government shutdown left a gap in the October 2025 data. Strong U.S. jobs numbers on Friday have already pushed the odds of a Fed rate hike on December 9 above 65%. What it means for you: U.S. rate expectations move Canadian bond yields, which set fixed mortgage rates, and they swing the loonie. A hot reading could push yields higher; a cool one could give borrowers a little breathing room. 2. Bank of Canada releases its rate-hike minutes at 1:30 p.m. ET The central bank publishes its summary of deliberations on the October 28 decision, when it raised its policy rate by a qua...

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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amidst Conflict

 

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point as the United Nations warns of an impending famine in the northern regions. The World Food Program’s alarming report indicates that 70% of the population is facing catastrophic levels of hunger, with the possibility of half of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents being pushed to the brink of starvation if the conflict escalates.

Israeli forces have conducted another raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa Hospital, amidst claims of Hamas militants using the facility for operations. This has raised international concerns and calls for Israel to facilitate the entry of aid and open more crossings to address the dire needs of the Gazan population.

The European Union’s top diplomat has described the looming famine as “entirely man-made,” pointing to the use of starvation as a weapon of war. Aid groups emphasize the necessity of consistent food aid, access to clean water, and healthcare to avert the crisis.

As the war displaces 80% of Gaza’s population, the region’s infrastructure is under severe strain, with many residents resorting to eating animal feed. The international community continues to push for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid to prevent a large-scale famine in Gaza.


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