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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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Tensions Escalate: Israeli Strike Claims Senior Hezbollah Commander’s Life

 

In a recent development, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a senior Hezbollah commander. The slain official, Mohammad Naameh Nasser, also known as “Abu Naameh,” was the head of Hezbollah’s Aziz Unit—one of three regional divisions in southern Lebanon. This incident marks the highest-ranking Hezbollah figure killed since Taleb Sami Abdullah’s death in a June airstrike.

As tensions continue to simmer between Israel and Hezbollah, global diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on edge. Hezbollah retaliated by launching heavy warhead rockets at Israeli military headquarters, signaling the gravity of the conflict.

Since October, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed over 450 lives, primarily Hezbollah fighters, but also more than 80 civilians and non-combatants. On the Israeli side, 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have lost their lives. The conflict remains a delicate balance, with the potential for further escalation if a ceasefire is not achieved in the Gaza Strip.

Efforts to maintain calm and prevent an all-out war are crucial, but the situation remains highly volatile. Diplomats continue to scramble for solutions, hoping to avert a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region.

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