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5 Things to Know Today — September 25, 2026

  Friday, September 25, 2026  |  moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief Bond yields are nearing levels not seen in nearly two decades, Iran is offering a Hormuz truce, Ottawa just posted a fresh deficit, the loonie slid to 70.74 cents, and Canadian consumers pulled back in July. Here's what each story means for your money. 01 — Interest Rates Bond Yields Hit 5.10% — and Your Mortgage Is Watching The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to approximately 5.10% overnight — a level last seen in 2007 — while the 30-year surged to around 5.43%, its highest since 2004. The spike was triggered by a combination of stronger-than-expected U.S. PMI data, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials in New York and Philadelphia, and a weak Treasury auction. Canada's own 10-year bond yield has been tracking close behind, already at multi-year highs. Why does a U.S. number matter here? Canadian fixed mortgage rates are largely priced off the Government of Canada 5-year bond yield, which...
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US Futures Rise as Inflation Report Anticipation Grows

As the US stock market opens today, investors are greeted with a slight uptick in futures, signaling a cautious optimism. The focus is now shifting towards the upcoming inflation report, which is expected to play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve’s decision-making process regarding interest rate adjustments.

  • Market Movement: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are all experiencing modest gains, with the Dow coming off its best week of the year.
  • Inflation Expectations: The market is on edge with the Consumer Price Index update for April looming, which could indicate whether inflation remains persistent into Q2.
  • GameStop Surge: Shares of GameStop soared nearly 40% in pre-market trading, reigniting interest in meme stocks, partly due to the return of “Roaring Kitty,” a key figure in the 2021 meme stock phenomenon.
  • Netflix’s Rebound: Analysts attribute Netflix’s recent 12% rally to a combination of factors, including strategic decisions and anticipation for their upcoming Upfront presentation.

Investors are now bracing for a week filled with economic releases that could serve as significant catalysts for the market’s direction. The anticipation is palpable, with many hoping for signs of a faster inflation descent that could set the stage for potential rate cuts later this year.

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