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Canada Is In a Recession — What It Means for Your Money

It's official. Canada has entered a technical recession for the first time since 2020 — and it happened faster than almost any economist predicted. Statistics Canada confirmed Friday that the economy shrank for a second consecutive quarter, with Q1 2026 posting a 0.1% annualized contraction, following a 1.0% drop in Q4 2025. Forecasters had been expecting 1.5% growth . The surprise is significant. So what does this actually mean for everyday Canadians? Your job, your mortgage, your savings, your debt — we break it all down. −0.1% Q1 2026 GDP (annualized) −1.0% Q4 2025 GDP (revised down) 2.25% Bank of Canada overnight rate 2.8% Canada inflation rate (April) "Most businesses are basically in a holding pattern, treading water, hoping for brighter days." — Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business 📉 Wait — Is This Really a Recession? The term "technical recession" means two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth on an annualized basi...
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Ukraine Unveils Wreckage of Russia’s New Ballistic Missile

 

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has provided The Associated Press with exclusive access to the wreckage of a new Russian ballistic missile, claiming it as evidence of Moscow’s escalating military capabilities in the ongoing conflict. The remains were displayed at an undisclosed location, with Ukrainian officials asserting the missile represents a significant technological advancement in Russia’s arsenal.

The missile, believed to be a next-generation weapon, was reportedly intercepted during an attack on Ukrainian infrastructure earlier this week. “This is a clear signal that Russia is intensifying its aggression with increasingly sophisticated weapons,” an SBU spokesperson stated.

Military analysts examining the wreckage highlighted the missile’s enhanced range and precision, which could pose greater challenges for Ukrainian air defenses. Ukrainian officials have called for increased Western support, including advanced anti-missile systems, to counter these threats.

Russia has yet to comment on Ukraine’s claims, but the display comes as tensions remain high amid ongoing strikes and counteroffensives. The new weaponry raises concerns about the potential for further escalation in the conflict.


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