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The Fed Just Hiked Rates. Here's What It Means for Your Canadian Mortgage.

  The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points yesterday — the first hike in three years. The Bank of Canada hasn't moved. That gap is now the biggest story in Canadian personal finance. MoneySavings.ca  |  September 17, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief Yesterday afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise the U.S. federal funds rate by a quarter point, pushing it to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%. It's the Fed's first rate hike since July 2023, and Chair Kevin Warsh made clear it almost certainly won't be the last. The Bank of Canada, by contrast, has held its overnight rate at 2.25% through seven straight meetings. It doesn't decide again until October 28. For Canadians with a mortgage, a renewal coming up, or a home equity line of credit, this matters more than it might look at first glance. 3.75–4.00% New U.S. Fed Rate 2.25% Bank of Canada Rate 1.625% Rate Gap (vs. 1.375% yesterday) ~71.5¢ Loonie (post-hike low) What th...
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Futures Steady as December CPI Tempers Early Market Weakness


U.S. stock futures recovered from earlier losses on Tuesday morning as traders absorbed December’s inflation report, which largely matched expectations and eased concerns about a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy. The Consumer Price Index showed steady month‑over‑month growth, reinforcing the view that inflation is cooling gradually without derailing economic momentum.

Futures tied to major indexes — including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq — initially slipped in premarket trading but later pared declines as investors interpreted the data as broadly supportive of the Fed’s current stance. Market participants are now turning their attention to the start of fourth‑quarter earnings season, with major banks preparing to report results that could offer fresh insight into corporate health and credit conditions.

Treasury yields held relatively stable, reflecting a cautious but steady tone across financial markets. With inflation trending in a manageable direction and earnings season set to begin, investors appear to be positioning for a measured start to the trading day.


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