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Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29

   Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026.  The Bank of Canada has held its rate at 2.25% for three straight decisions — but with inflation creeping back up, a Middle East conflict pushing oil prices, and over one million mortgage renewals on the horizon, the stakes of getting this wrong have never been higher. The Canadian Money Brief April 25, 2026 6 min read THE CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF BANK OF CANADA 2.25% 2.25% POLICY RATE HELD SINCE OCT. 2025 · THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOLD NEXT DECISION: APR. 29, 2026 If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next six to eighteen months, the question keeping you up at night is probably this: do I lock in a fixed rate now — or do I ride out a variable rate and hope the Bank of Canada does something helpful? It's the right question to be asking. And right now, the answer is more complicated — and more consequential — than it has been in years. The Bank of Canada...
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The Ripple Effect of Trump's Tariff Strategy on Global Trade

The global trade landscape has been shaken by President Trump's aggressive tariff policies. His decision to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports has led to heightened tensions between the world's two largest economies. While the move aims to protect American industries and push for better trade deals, it has triggered significant market volatility. The S&P 500 has seen sharp declines, and Asian markets have followed suit.

China has responded with countermeasures, including restricting imports of American goods, further straining relations. Meanwhile, other nations are scrambling to adapt, with some initiating trade talks to mitigate the impact. The uncertainty surrounding these policies has left investors and global leaders questioning the long-term consequences for international trade and economic stability.

Trump's gamble reflects his belief in reshaping the global trade order, but whether this strategy will yield the desired results remains to be seen.

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