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The Fed Decides Wednesday — Here's What It Means for Your Mortgage, the Loonie, and Your RRSP

  Monday, July 27, 2026 The U.S. Federal Reserve hands down its rate decision at 2 p.m. ET on July 29. For most Canadians it will feel like background noise. It isn't — here's the plain-language version of why it touches your mortgage, your cross-border spending, and whatever's sitting in your RRSP. The short version: Markets are pricing roughly a two-in-three chance the Fed holds its rate at 3.50%–3.75% on Wednesday. That's not the story. The story is that this is one of the least certain "sure thing" holds in years — and Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET could matter more than the decision itself. Why this meeting is different The Fed has held its benchmark rate steady at 3.50%–3.75% through every meeting so far in 2026. On paper, Wednesday should be more of the same. Under the hood, it's messier. Persistent inflation, running well above the Fed's 2% target for a fifth straight year, has kept a rate hike on the table. The oil-...

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Peaceful Protests in London Amid Heavy Police Presence

 

London witnessed significant demonstrations from both right-wing, anti-immigrant protesters and opposing anti-racism groups. The rallies, which were closely monitored by a substantial police presence, passed off peacefully without any major incidents.

The heightened police operation was aimed at preventing clashes between the rival groups, ensuring the safety of all participants. Authorities had prepared extensively to manage the large crowds and maintain order throughout the day.

Despite the contrasting messages of the two groups, the day concluded without any significant disturbances, showcasing the effectiveness of the police strategy and the commitment of the demonstrators to peaceful protest.


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