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Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% — Again: What It Means for Your Mortgage and Markets Today

  Wednesday, June 10, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief It's official: the Bank of Canada held its overnight rate steady at 2.25% this morning — the fourth consecutive hold in 2026 , following identical decisions in January, March, and April. The move was widely anticipated, but the language in today's statement and Governor Tiff Macklem's 10:30 a.m. press conference are delivering the real signal: the BoC is watching the Middle East conflict carefully, is not yet alarmed by inflation, but is making clear that rate hikes remain on the table if energy prices push inflation higher. Here's the full picture — BoC reaction, Canadian markets, Wall Street, oil, and global moves. 🏦 Bank of Canada: Holds at 2.25% — But With a Warning The Bank of Canada's statement this morning was brief but pointed. The Governing Council noted that "economic activity in Canada has been weak and uncertainty about US trade policy persists," while also flagging that "the conflict ...
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Point Higher Ahead of Key Inflation Data

US stock futures are showing optimism as Wall Street awaits crucial inflation data. Here are the highlights:

  • S&P 500 Futures (ES=F): Up 0.2%
  • Nasdaq Futures (NQ=F): Rose 0.3%
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (YM=F): Hovering just below the flatline.

Investors are closely monitoring economic indicators this week. Tomorrow, we’ll get the latest reading on consumer prices, followed by July’s retail sales data on Thursday. After a recent bout of volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are gradually recovering toward their year-to-date highs.

In individual stock news:

  • Home Depot (HD): Shares fell after the company adjusted its outlook for comparable same-store sales.
  • Nvidia (NVDA): Gained over 1% in premarket trading, building on Monday’s 4% gain.
  • Trump Media (DJT): Shares declined further after former President Donald Trump’s return to the X platform for a live event with CEO Elon Musk.


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