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5 Things to Know Today: BoC Minutes, U.S. CPI and Cheaper Gas (Nov. 8, 2026)

  Canadian Money Brief • Sunday, November 8, 2026 Markets are closed until Monday, but the week ahead is loaded: two Bank of Canada releases, a key U.S. inflation report and some welcome relief at the pump. Here are five things to know today, and what each means for your wallet. 1. Two Bank of Canada releases land early this week The Bank of Canada publishes its Q3 Market Participants Survey Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET, then the summary of deliberations behind its Oct. 28 rate decision Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Bank raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.50% that day, its first hike since July 2023, and signalled more tightening was possible if energy costs spill into broader prices. The minutes were written before the post-midterm oil drop, so watch how hawkish the tone is. What it means for you: If you have a variable-rate mortgage or a HELOC, the minutes help show whether another hike is on the table at the next decision on Dec. 9. A hawkish read keeps pressure on borrowin...
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Artemis II: Humanity Nears the Moon Again After 50 Years

 

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover greet each other next to NASA astronaut Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, at Kennedy Space Centre, in Cape Canaveral, Florida.


NASA is preparing to send astronauts back toward the Moon for the first time in more than half a century, marking a major milestone in the Artemis program. The Artemis II mission will launch four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—on a 10‑day journey around the Moon, testing the 

A Historic Return to Deep Space

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission will take the crew deeper into space than any humans have traveled before, looping around the Moon and returning to Earth. This flight is designed to validate life‑support systems, navigation, and deep‑space operations in preparation for a planned lunar landing in 2028. 

The Crew Leading the Way

The four‑member team includes Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Their journey will mark several firsts: Koch will be the first woman to travel to the Moon’s vicinity, Glover the first person of color, and Hansen the first non‑American. 

Why Artemis II Matters

Beyond its symbolic return to lunar exploration, Artemis II is a crucial step in NASA’s long‑term goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon and eventually sending astronauts to Mars. The mission also plays a strategic role as the U.S. faces growing competition from China’s rapidly advancing lunar program. 

If all goes as planned, Artemis II will pave the way for humanity’s next giant leap—returning to the lunar surface and pushing onward into the solar system.

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