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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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Canada Triumphs Over U.S. in Thrilling 4 Nations Final: PM Trudeau Celebrates Victory

 

In a nail-biting showdown at the 4 Nations championship, Team Canada secured a thrilling overtime victory over the United States. The match, which ended with a golden goal by Connor McDavid, saw Canada clinch the title in dramatic fashion.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, celebrating the win, made a pointed statement directed at U.S. President Donald Trump: "You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game." Trudeau's comment was seen as a subtle jab at Trump, highlighting the rivalry and camaraderie between the two nations.

The victory was not just a win on the ice but also a moment of national pride for Canadians, who cheered loudly for their team. The atmosphere was electric, with fans and players alike reveling in the hard-fought win.

This win marks a significant achievement for Team Canada and serves as a reminder of the strong spirit and determination that defines Canadian sportsmanship.




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