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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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Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Syria: Escalation Amidst Regional Unrest

 

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting both Gaza and suspected weapons sites in Syria. The strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including one woman. Among the casualties was Raed Ghabaien, who was killed along with his wife when an Israeli strike hit their tent in Zuweida.

Simultaneously, Israeli forces targeted suspected chemical weapons and missile sites in Syria. This action follows the recent capture of Damascus by Syrian rebel forces, leading to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow.

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold emergency consultations on Syria at Russia's request. Israeli officials have stated that these strikes are aimed at preventing weapons from falling into the hands of extremists.

The situation remains fluid, with international reactions pouring in. Japan has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian conditions in Syria, while the U.S. Central Command has launched its own airstrikes targeting Islamic State group camps in central Syria.

As the region grapples with these developments, the international community watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.



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