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5 Things to Know Today — September 22, 2026

  September 22, 2026 BoC hike odds reach a coin flip. Oil retreats from four-month highs. Trump's Belarus potash play draws fire. A new federal bill speeds up major projects — with strings attached. Here's what moves your money today. 1. BoC October Hike Is Now a Coin Flip The Bank of Canada next meets October 28 , and markets are evenly split on whether it will raise rates for the first time since cutting to 2.25%. The whiplash is largely imported: after the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on September 16 in a unanimous 12-0 vote — the first American rate increase since July 2023 — market-implied odds of a matching BoC move jumped from below 10% to roughly 60% in two weeks, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Before the BoC's September 2 hold, odds of a hold sat at 94%. The 175-basis-point gap between the BoC (2.25%) and the Fed (3.75–4.00%) is the widest since 2022, which puts direct downward pressure on the loonie and upward pressure on Ca...

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Airdrops Over Gaza: Lifeline Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Amid escalating concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, planes have begun dropping aid to civilians in desperate need of food, water, and medical supplies. The airdrops come as access to the region remains severely restricted due to ongoing conflict and logistical challenges.

International organizations and governments coordinated the delivery of essential goods via parachute, targeting areas where ground access has been nearly impossible. The aid includes high-energy food rations, bottled water, and emergency medical kits, aimed at alleviating the suffering of thousands of displaced families.

Humanitarian groups have warned that the situation in Gaza is reaching critical levels, with shortages of basic necessities and limited access to healthcare. The airdrops, while helpful, are seen as a temporary measure and not a substitute for sustained humanitarian corridors and ceasefire agreements.

Global leaders continue to call for increased aid access and protection of civilians, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to prevent further loss of life and ensure long-term recovery for the region.


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