Skip to main content

Featured

Bank of Canada Rate Decision Tomorrow: What Every Canadian Needs to Know Before June 10

Current Rate 2.25% Held since Oct 2025 Expected Decision HOLD 34/34 economists Announcement 9:45 AM Wed, June 10 (ET) Prime Rate 4.45% Most major lenders On Wednesday morning, June 10, the Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision at 9:45 AM ET — and for Canadians with a mortgage, a variable-rate loan, or a renewal coming up, the decision is just two days away. Governor Tiff Macklem will follow with a press conference at 10:30 AM. The short answer: expect no change. But the full picture is considerably more complicated — and the Bank's tone tomorrow could signal whether rate hikes are quietly creeping back onto the table. The Consensus: A Hold, Full Stop The economist community is remarkably united heading into this decision. In a Reuters poll conducted June 2–5, all 34 economists surveyed predicted the Bank would leave its overnight rate at 2.25%. More than 80% said it would stay there for the rest of 2026. "Under normal circumstances, today's sagging econom...

article

Iran Launches Dozens of Drones Toward Israel, Israeli Official Confirms

 


In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran has reportedly launched dozens of drones toward Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) made this announcement, revealing that the drones were dispatched from Iranian territory. The situation remains fluid, and the IDF is closely monitoring the threat.

Key Points:

  1. Drone Deployment: According to an Israeli official, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) orchestrated this large-scale drone attack. The IDF has been tracking the drones’ movements, and it is estimated that they will take several hours to reach Israel.

  2. Preparations and Alerts: In anticipation of the threat, Israel has taken precautionary measures. Certain areas may experience disruptions in GPS availability. The Home Front Command has issued guidelines for vigilance and safety.

  3. International Response: Jordan temporarily closed its airspace to incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft as a security measure. The decision aims to safeguard civil aviation within Jordanian airspace.

  4. Israel’s Preparedness: Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant emphasized that the country is well-prepared across various domains—land, air, sea, and intelligence—to counter any potential attack by Iran or its proxies.

As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, aware of the implications of this drone offensive. The delicate balance in the region hangs in the balance, and diplomatic efforts are crucial to prevent further escalation.


Comments