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BoC Opens the Door to Rate Hikes: What It Means for Your Mortgage

  Published September 4, 2026 The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on September 2 — the seventh straight hold — but Governor Tiff Macklem didn't sound like a central banker done for the year. He told reporters the Bank is "prepared to raise interest rates, and if it takes more than one increase, we're prepared to do that," if inflation stays too high. That's a real shift in tone, and it lands right as a wave of Canadians hit their mortgage renewal date. Here's what changed, who's forecasting what, and what it actually means for your payment. Why the Bank Suddenly Sounds Hawkish Canada's annual inflation rate has climbed to around 3% — a full point above the Bank's 2% target — and the Bank is pointing squarely at energy prices. Oil has stayed elevated because of the Iran conflict and disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing gas prices up and dragging headline CPI with it. Core inflation, which strips out food and energy, is still s...
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Kevin Warsh Tapped to Lead Federal Reserve in Major Policy Shift

                                            Kevin Warsh

Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, has been selected by President Donald Trump to serve as the next chair of the U.S. central bank. His appointment signals a potential turning point for the Fed as it navigates debates over inflation, interest rates, and the future direction of monetary policy.

Warsh previously served on the Federal Reserve Board from 2006 to 2011, a period marked by the global financial crisis. His background blends government experience, academic work, and private‑sector involvement, giving him a reputation as someone who understands both financial markets and the inner workings of the Fed.

Trump has praised Warsh as a decisive leader who could bring a fresh approach to the institution. The nomination comes at a moment when the administration has been pushing for more aggressive rate cuts, suggesting that Warsh’s leadership may align with a more growth‑focused monetary stance.

If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would succeed Jerome Powell when Powell’s term ends, taking over at a time when economic uncertainty and political scrutiny of the Fed are both running high.


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