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Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC

  Canadian Money Brief  |  November 11, 2026 Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC By the MoneySavings.ca team  •  6 min read The Bank of Canada raised its key rate on October 28, the first increase since 2023. Yesterday it signalled it may not be done. The summary of deliberations, released Tuesday, says Governing Council agreed there could be a need to raise the policy rate further, while taking decisions one meeting at a time. If you carry a variable-rate mortgage or a home equity line of credit (HELOC), that is a headline worth a few minutes. Here is what the Bank said, what another hike would cost, and what you can do before the next decision on December 9 . 2.50% Policy rate since Oct 28 4.70% Big-bank prime since Oct 29 3.5% BoC CPI forecast, end of 2026 Dec 9 Next rate decision What the Bank actually said The core of the story is energy. The Bank notes that the war in the Middle East is in its eig...
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Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck as Election Day Approaches

 


With just days remaining until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is incredibly tight. Recent polls indicate a virtual tie, with both candidates vying for crucial swing states that could determine the outcome.

In Pennsylvania, a CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows the race is tied, while a Quinnipiac University poll gives Trump a slight edge. Nationally, the latest TIPP Tracking Poll also shows both candidates at 48% support. Harris maintains a narrow lead in Michigan and Wisconsin, according to CNN polls.

Both candidates are making their final appeals to voters in key battleground states. Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, while Trump is emphasizing his stance on immigration and appealing to religious voters. Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots.

As Election Day approaches, the outcome remains uncertain, with both campaigns working tirelessly to secure a victory on November 5.

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