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5 Things to Know Today: BoC Minutes, U.S. CPI and Cheaper Gas (Nov. 8, 2026)

  Canadian Money Brief • Sunday, November 8, 2026 Markets are closed until Monday, but the week ahead is loaded: two Bank of Canada releases, a key U.S. inflation report and some welcome relief at the pump. Here are five things to know today, and what each means for your wallet. 1. Two Bank of Canada releases land early this week The Bank of Canada publishes its Q3 Market Participants Survey Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET, then the summary of deliberations behind its Oct. 28 rate decision Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Bank raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.50% that day, its first hike since July 2023, and signalled more tightening was possible if energy costs spill into broader prices. The minutes were written before the post-midterm oil drop, so watch how hawkish the tone is. What it means for you: If you have a variable-rate mortgage or a HELOC, the minutes help show whether another hike is on the table at the next decision on Dec. 9. A hawkish read keeps pressure on borrowin...

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UEFA EURO 2024: Meet the 24 Teams

 

The UEFA European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) featured 24 teams competing for glory in Germany. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key contenders:

Group A

Germany

  • Qualified automatically as hosts.
  • EURO best: Winners in 1972, 1980 (both as West Germany), and 1996.
  • Coach: Julian Nagelsmann.
  • Key player: İlkay GündoÄŸan.

Scotland

  • Reached back-to-back European Championships.
  • Qualified directly for the first time since 1998.
  • Coach: Steve Clarke.
  • Key player: Scott McTominay.

Group B

Spain

  • One of the favorites.
  • Dominated the team of the tournament.
  • Coach: Luis Enrique.

Croatia

  • Experienced squad.
  • Coach: Zlatko Dalić.

Italy

  • Always competitive.
  • Coach: Roberto Mancini.

Albania

  • Underdog.
  • Coach: Edy Reja.

And that’s just a glimpse of the exciting teams that graced Euro 2024. The tournament showcased thrilling matches, emerging talents, and historic moments. Football fans around the world were treated to a memorable championship!


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