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BoC Held Again at 2.25% — But a Rate Hike Is Now More Likely Than Not Before Year-End

  Bond markets put the odds of an October 28 hike at 57%. Here's what the big banks are forecasting, what it means for your mortgage payment, and how to think about your next move. MoneySavings.ca · September 17, 2026 The Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate at 2.25% on September 2 — the seventh consecutive hold since the last cut in October 2025. On the surface, nothing changed. Below the surface, everything did. Governor Tiff Macklem's post-decision language was the most hawkish the Bank has sounded in over a year. He flagged that persistently high oil prices (Brent has since touched $107) and new U.S. tariffs — combined with Canada's own $27.6 billion retaliation list — are creating genuine upside risks to inflation. The BoC's August deliberations summary, released September 16, confirmed the Governing Council is now actively weighing a hike, not just a hold. The August CPI reading that came in on September 14 didn't settle anything: headline inflation held at ...

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Trump Declares 'Golden Age' for America in Inaugural Address

 

In a historic return to the White House, President Donald Trump declared the beginning of a "Golden Age" for the United States during his inaugural address on January 20, 2025. Speaking from the Capitol Rotunda, Trump outlined an ambitious agenda aimed at reversing what he described as the "horrible betrayal" of the previous administration.

Trump's speech was marked by a series of bold promises, including a commitment to end inflation, restore law and order, and reclaim American dominance on the global stage. He also announced the dismissal of several senior officials appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, and hinted at further removals to come.

The president's address was a mix of optimism and critique, as he painted a picture of a nation in decline but poised for a resurgence under his leadership. "From this moment on, America’s decline is over," Trump declared, emphasizing his intent to put America first and restore the country's prosperity and respect worldwide.

Trump's return to the presidency has been met with both support and controversy, as he continues to polarize the political landscape. However, his supporters remain hopeful that his promises will lead to a new era of national success.



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