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Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29

   Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026.  The Bank of Canada has held its rate at 2.25% for three straight decisions — but with inflation creeping back up, a Middle East conflict pushing oil prices, and over one million mortgage renewals on the horizon, the stakes of getting this wrong have never been higher. The Canadian Money Brief April 25, 2026 6 min read THE CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF BANK OF CANADA 2.25% 2.25% POLICY RATE HELD SINCE OCT. 2025 · THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOLD NEXT DECISION: APR. 29, 2026 If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next six to eighteen months, the question keeping you up at night is probably this: do I lock in a fixed rate now — or do I ride out a variable rate and hope the Bank of Canada does something helpful? It's the right question to be asking. And right now, the answer is more complicated — and more consequential — than it has been in years. The Bank of Canada...

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Public Outcry in Israel: Calls for Elections and Hostage Release Deals

 


In a powerful display of public sentiment, thousands of individuals took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday, voicing their dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration. The protesters’ demands were twofold: the immediate initiation of new elections and the urgent negotiation of a hostage release deal for those being held in Gaza.

The atmosphere of frustration is palpable among many Israelis, who are critical of the government’s handling of the conflict with Hamas. The protests underscore a growing impatience with the current leadership and a desire for change, as evidenced by the repeated calls for new elections.

The situation is particularly tense due to the ongoing negotiations concerning the release of dozens of hostages. The public’s demand for a swift and effective resolution to this crisis reflects the high stakes involved and the importance of the issue to the Israeli populace.

As the situation unfolds, the world watches to see how the Israeli government will respond to these pressing demands from its citizens.

 

 

 

 

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