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The Rate Cuts Are Over — Is a Hike Coming?

  July 23, 2026 Oil shocks, sticky inflation and a technical recession are pulling the Bank of Canada in opposite directions at once. For most of the past two years, the only question about the Bank of Canada was how far and how fast it would cut. The overnight rate fell from 5.00% to 2.25% between June 2024 and October 2025, one of the sharpest easing cycles in the Bank's history, and it has held there through six consecutive decisions since. That story is now over. The question on the table for the rest of 2026 isn't whether the Bank cuts again — it's whether the next move is actually a hike. Two conflicting signals, one Bank The case for staying put — or even cutting — comes from the growth side of the ledger. Statistics Canada data showed the economy contracted in both the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, meeting the informal definition of a technical recession. That was enough to have some economists warning the Bank had no room to raise rates at a...
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Trump vs. Harris: A Political Showdown Set for Fox News on September 4th

 


In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has announced that he will engage in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News, slated for September 4th. This announcement comes amid a whirlwind of political activity following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. 

While the Harris campaign has not confirmed the event, Trump's declaration has stirred up a media frenzy, as it would mark the first direct confrontation between the two since Biden's departure from the campaign trail. 

The proposed debate is expected to cover a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on domestic issues that have polarized the nation. As the date approaches, all eyes will be on these two political heavyweights as they prepare to spar on the national stage.



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