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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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Cargo Ship Struck by Missile off Yemen’s Aden Coast

 

On Sunday, the British security firm Ambrey reported that an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship was hit by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s Aden. The ship caught fire but was eventually contained. No injuries were reported.

The Houthi militia, aligned with Iran and controlling significant parts of Yemen, has been targeting ships off its coast in solidarity with Palestinians fighting Israel in Gaza. These attacks have disrupted maritime trade routes, forcing ships to take longer and costlier journeys around southern Africa.


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