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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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Macron refuses French PM’s resignation after chaotic election results

 


In a decisive move following the tumultuous legislative elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. The decision comes amidst a fragmented election outcome that saw no single party secure a majority, leading to a potential political deadlock.

Macron's refusal is seen as an effort to maintain governmental stability during this critical period, especially with the Paris Olympics on the horizon. The president's request for Attal to stay on reflects a strategic choice to navigate through the legislative impasse and uphold the continuity of governance. 

This development marks a significant moment in French politics, as the nation grapples with the implications of a divided parliament and the challenges it poses to future policymaking. The unfolding scenario underscores the complexities of coalition politics and the intricate balance of power within the French political system.


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