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5 Things Every Canadian Should Know About Their Money Today

From a rate hold to a sovereign wealth fund — here's what's moving the needle on your finances right now. 01 — DEADLINE Today is the tax filing deadline — and your refund may be a lifeline April 30 is the last day most Canadians can file their 2025 income tax return without penalty. With the cost of living still squeezing household budgets, many Canadians are counting on their refund as a financial cushion. Filing late triggers a 5% penalty on any balance owing, plus 1% for each additional month. If you haven't filed yet, the CRA's NETFILE portal is still open — act before midnight. 02 — INTEREST RATES Bank of Canada holds steady at 2.25% — no relief yet for borrowers The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% yesterday — the third consecutive hold of 2026. Governor Tiff Macklem cited rising inflation driven by higher global energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict, while U.S. tariffs continue to weigh on exports. CPI inflation climbed to 2.4% in Ma...
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Wall Street Recovers: Indices Climb After Recent Tumble

 

In a bid to recover from a recent slump, Wall Street’s stock indexes have seen a modest ascent. The S&P 500 rose by 0.4%, attempting to offset its 0.7% decline from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 76 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite improved by 0.5%.

The uplift was partly fueled by GE Aerospace, which soared 6.4% following its split from General Electric’s power and energy business. Cal-Maine Foods also contributed to the positive trend with a 2.6% rise after reporting higher-than-expected profits, thanks to record egg sales.

However, not all news was positive, as Intel faced a 7.6% drop after revealing financial losses in its foundry business.

Investors remain cautious as the Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate cuts, contingent on inflation moving towards their 2% target. Despite recent robust economic reports, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reassured that rate reductions are still on the table for later this year, provided inflation trends downward.

This mixed economic landscape presents a challenging environment for traders, balancing optimism with a watchful eye on the Fed’s next moves.

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