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Macklem Just Raised the Inflation Alarm: What Monday’s CPI Means for Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief  |  Sunday, October 18, 2026  |  Written ahead of Monday’s 8:30 am ET inflation release Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has just told Canadians what the central bank is about to say on October 28: its inflation forecast is going up, and by a lot. The reason is oil. With the Middle East conflict dragging on, shipments still curtailed and refinery capacity damaged, he said the risk that inflation broadens and lingers has gone up. Speaking to reporters from Bangkok on Saturday, he framed the coming decision as a simple question: will inflation drift back toward 2% on its own, or does the Bank need to raise rates to nudge it there? Monday is the first real clue. Here is what is landing, what economists expect, and what it could mean for your gas bill, your grocery cart, your heating costs and your mortgage. 3.0% August CPI, year over year 3.2% September consensus (Reuters poll) 2.25% BoC policy rate, unchanged for nearly a year Oct 28 Rat...
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U.S. Probes Leak of Classified Documents on Israel’s Attack Plans

 

The United States government has launched an investigation into the unauthorized release of highly classified documents detailing Israel’s plans to attack Iran. These documents, marked as top secret, were posted on the Telegram messaging app and first reported by CNN and Axios.

The leaked documents provide a detailed assessment of Israel’s military strategies and capabilities, including sensitive information that suggests Israel possesses nuclear weapons. The authenticity of the documents has been confirmed by multiple U.S. officials, who have expressed concern over the potential implications of this breach.

The investigation aims to identify the source of the leak and assess the potential damage to national security and international relations. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges in safeguarding classified information in the digital age.

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