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Bank of Canada Rate Decision Tomorrow: What Every Canadian Needs to Know Before June 10

Current Rate 2.25% Held since Oct 2025 Expected Decision HOLD 34/34 economists Announcement 9:45 AM Wed, June 10 (ET) Prime Rate 4.45% Most major lenders On Wednesday morning, June 10, the Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision at 9:45 AM ET — and for Canadians with a mortgage, a variable-rate loan, or a renewal coming up, the decision is just two days away. Governor Tiff Macklem will follow with a press conference at 10:30 AM. The short answer: expect no change. But the full picture is considerably more complicated — and the Bank's tone tomorrow could signal whether rate hikes are quietly creeping back onto the table. The Consensus: A Hold, Full Stop The economist community is remarkably united heading into this decision. In a Reuters poll conducted June 2–5, all 34 economists surveyed predicted the Bank would leave its overnight rate at 2.25%. More than 80% said it would stay there for the rest of 2026. "Under normal circumstances, today's sagging econom...

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Tragedy Strikes Mannheim: Car Rams Into Crowd, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured


In a shocking incident in Mannheim, Germany, a driver rammed a car into a crowd in the city's Paradeplatz area on Monday. The attack claimed the life of one individual and left several others injured. Authorities have described the situation as "life-threatening" and have urged residents to avoid the downtown area.

The suspect has been apprehended, but police have not yet disclosed whether there were additional perpetrators involved. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, and the Mannheim University Hospital activated its disaster and emergency plan to handle the influx of casualties. Trauma teams have been mobilized, and intensive care units have increased their capacity to accommodate the injured.

The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Residents have been advised to stay indoors as law enforcement continues its operations in the area.

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