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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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Netanyahu’s Stern Warning to Iran: “We Will Strike Back”

 

In a powerful address at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran. He emphasized that if Iran or its proxies attack Israel, there will be a swift and decisive response. “If you strike us, we will strike you,” Netanyahu declared, underscoring that there is no place in Iran beyond Israel’s reach.

Netanyahu’s speech comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with recent incidents involving drone and missile attacks directed at Israel. He made it clear that Israel is prepared to defend itself against any aggression, highlighting the country’s advanced military capabilities and readiness to act.

The Prime Minister’s remarks were aimed at deterring Iran from further provocations and reassuring the international community of Israel’s commitment to its security. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, Netanyahu’s message serves as a reminder of the fragile balance of power in the Middle East 





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