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5 Things to Know Today: Hot U.S. Inflation, BoC Hike Odds, Loonie Slump (Oct. 15)

  Canadian Money Brief | Thursday, October 15, 2026 A hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation print rattled markets Wednesday, just as Canadians wait on their own CPI and a Bank of Canada decision. Here are the five things that matter to your wallet today. 1. Hot U.S. inflation knocks the TSX down 1.1% U.S. consumer prices rose 3.7% in September from a year earlier (up from 3.4% in August), with a 0.6% monthly jump, the biggest in five months; core inflation rose to 2.6% from 2.4%, per the Labor Department. Gasoline jumped 9.1% in the month. CME FedWatch odds of a Fed hike at the Oct. 27-28 meeting roughly doubled but sit near 50-50. The S&P/TSX Composite fell 399.52 points (-1.11%) to 35,584.46 Wednesday, ending a three-day win streak; basic materials sank 4.33%, and all six big banks finished lower. The Nasdaq lost 1.88%. What it means for you: Higher U.S. rates tend to pull Canadian bond yields up too, and that is what fixed mortgage rates follow. If you have a renewal coming,...

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Tragedy Strikes Sumy: Over 30 Lives Lost in Missile Attack

In a devastating turn of events, a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, including children, and left 84 others injured. The attack occurred on Palm Sunday, a day meant for peace and reflection, as two ballistic missiles struck the city center around 10:15 a.m. local time.

The aftermath painted a grim picture, with rescue teams working tirelessly amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings and burnt-out vehicles. Acting Mayor Artem Kobzar described the incident as a "terrible tragedy," emphasizing the profound loss felt by the community.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling for a global response to what he described as acts of terror. This strike marks yet another escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention and a push towards peace.

The attack on Sumy is a stark reminder of the human cost of war, leaving a community in mourning and the world grappling with the consequences of prolonged conflict.

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