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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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Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza Humanitarian Zone Amid Ongoing Conflict

 

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of part of the Gaza Strip’s humanitarian zone, citing the presence of Hamas militants who have embedded themselves in the area. This zone, located in the southern Gaza Strip, has been a refuge for many Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict.

The evacuation order affects the eastern part of the al-Muwasi humanitarian zone. The Israeli military stated that Hamas militants have been using this area to launch rockets towards Israel, necessitating the evacuation to ensure civilian safety and to target the militants more effectively.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with many residents living in makeshift camps lacking basic sanitation and medical facilities. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with over 38,900 people reported dead since the war began.

Negotiations for a cease-fire continue, with efforts from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to mediate a phased agreement between Israel and Hamas. Despite these efforts, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, exacerbated by the ongoing military operations and the deteriorating living conditions for its residents.

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