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Interest rates are the single most powerful lever in Canada's economy.  When the Bank of Canada adjusts its policy rate, the effects reach every household—from the cost of carrying a mortgage to the return on a savings account. With rates currently at 2.25% and significant uncertainty ahead, understanding how rates work has never been more important for your finances. What Is the Bank of Canada's Policy Rate? The Bank of Canada sets the overnight policy rate—the interest rate at which major banks lend money to each other. This rate serves as a benchmark that influences borrowing and lending costs across the entire economy. When the Bank raises or lowers this rate, commercial banks adjust their prime rates accordingly, which directly affects the rates you pay on mortgages, lines of credit, and other loans. The Bank's primary goal is to keep inflation near its 2% target. When inflation runs too hot, the Bank raises rates to cool spending. When the economy slows, it cuts rates...
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Larry Summers Retreats from Public Life Amid Epstein Email Fallout

 

                                   Larry Summers, a former president of Harvard University amongst other positions held

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and ex-Harvard University president Larry Summers announced he is stepping back from public roles following the release of extensive correspondence between himself and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The documents revealed years of communication between Summers and Epstein, continuing up until 2019.

Summers, who served under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, expressed regret in a public statement, saying he is “deeply ashamed” of his actions and takes full responsibility for maintaining ties with Epstein. He emphasized that while he will continue his teaching duties at Harvard, he will withdraw from other public commitments as part of an effort to “rebuild trust and repair relationships with the people closest to me.”

The release of more than 20,000 Epstein-related documents has reignited scrutiny of prominent figures connected to the disgraced financier. Summers’ decision to step back comes amid mounting criticism from political leaders and academic circles, with calls for institutions to distance themselves from him.

Summers’ retreat underscores the broader fallout from Epstein’s network of influence, which continues to cast a shadow over high-profile individuals years after Epstein’s death. His statement reflects both personal accountability and the growing pressure on public figures to address past associations with the convicted sex offender.

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