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Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC

  Canadian Money Brief  |  November 11, 2026 Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC By the MoneySavings.ca team  •  6 min read The Bank of Canada raised its key rate on October 28, the first increase since 2023. Yesterday it signalled it may not be done. The summary of deliberations, released Tuesday, says Governing Council agreed there could be a need to raise the policy rate further, while taking decisions one meeting at a time. If you carry a variable-rate mortgage or a home equity line of credit (HELOC), that is a headline worth a few minutes. Here is what the Bank said, what another hike would cost, and what you can do before the next decision on December 9 . 2.50% Policy rate since Oct 28 4.70% Big-bank prime since Oct 29 3.5% BoC CPI forecast, end of 2026 Dec 9 Next rate decision What the Bank actually said The core of the story is energy. The Bank notes that the war in the Middle East is in its eig...

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Diplomatic Struggles: Russia and the U.S. Face Challenges in Ukraine Peace Talks

 

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has acknowledged the difficulties in reaching a peace agreement with the United States regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. In an interview with the Kommersant newspaper, Lavrov stated that while discussions are taking place, agreeing on the key components of a settlement remains a challenge.

The diplomatic negotiations come amid continued tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides seeking a resolution that aligns with their respective interests. While U.S. officials have expressed optimism about the possibility of a peace deal, Russia has been cautious, emphasizing the complexity of the discussions.

Despite the hurdles, efforts to broker a lasting peace continue, with international stakeholders closely monitoring the situation. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for global stability and the future of Ukraine’s sovereignty.


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