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Canada’s central bank will make its first interest rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday and many economists expect no changes. In fact, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it may hold steady for the rest of the year. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Jan. 26, 2026.

Canadians are watching closely for another key interest rate announcement today.  BMO Senior Economist and Director Sal Guatieri joins Miranda Anthistle to outline how it could impact mortgage holders and first-time buyers, and what it might mean for housing prices. He also reflects on how this year’s economic trajectory compares to forecasts and what indicators...

It’s a deal everyone is keeping an eye on, Netflix is looking to shake up the streaming world and purchase Warner Bros. Plus the Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate this week. Financial analyst, Robert Levy is here to break it all down.

After four quarter interest rate cuts in 2025, the Bank of Canada has ended the year with a hold and signalled that rates are going to stay at 2.25 per cent for some time to come. Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs make the economy less efficient...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s musings over Greenland have now progressed into a full-blown geopolitical crisis. On Saturday, he vowed to impose tariffs on eight European countries that oppose his plans for the U.S. to take over Greenland. Today, those countries — including Germany, France, the U.K. and Denmark — issued a joint statement. Mike Armstrong...

Since 1998, Canada has retained measles elimination status, a designation given through the Pan American Health Organization. But in the fall of 2025, that changed as the country could not get case counts and transmission under control in time. Health reporter Katherine Ward spoke with public health officials to reflect on the challenging year of...

Back in 2009, MTV’s iconic “Jersey Shore” took the reality tv world by storm and made such phrases as “GTL!” and “taxis are here!” into pop culture touchstones. Now the series is back but with a Canadian cast – and moving the setting to the West Coast of BC. Who is included in the cast...

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates this week to the lowest rates in two years, but how much does that add up to for borrowers. Our financial analyst, Michael Campbell shares his insight.

Stats Canada reporting that December inflation was up 2.4% compared to last year. Will this be enough to move interest rates when the Bank of Canada meets this week? With the answer we are joined by our financial analyst, Michael Campbell.

Statistics Canada is set to release inflation data Monday, giving us – and the Bank of Canada – some insight into how consumer prices moved in the month of December. Nivrita Ganguly has more on what economists are expecting.

Canada’s inflation rate jumped to 2.4 per cent in December, mainly driven by lower comparable prices during the GST/HST federal tax break a year earlier according to Statistics Canada. Anne Gaviola has more on what the latest inflation data and report from Bank of Canada tells us about the state of the economy.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is standing behind his American counterpart Jerome Powell amid a new probe from the U.S. Department of Justice. In a statement on Monday, Macklem said the Fed chair reflects the very best in public service and has his full support. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business...

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%. Lori Pinkowski of CG Wealth Management speaks with Global News Morning about the factors driving that decision, and what a lower interest rate means for Canadians who are struggling with affordability or looking to buy a home.

The Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate to 2.25 per cent. While this decrease may bring relief to borrowers and mortgage holders, its implications extend far beyond the housing market. In this week’s edition of Your Money, personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed Haqq explains what this rate cut could mean for everyday...

Since 1998, Canada has retained measles elimination status, a designation given through the Pan American Health Organization. But in the fall of 2025, that changed as the country could not get case counts and transmission under control in time. Health reporter Katherine Ward spoke with public health officials to reflect on the challenging year of...

WATCH: As food inflation continues to rise, Food Banks Canada is warning poverty and hunger are normalizing in Canada. Food Banks Canada research director Richard Matern explains the recent hunger count report.

In a Bank of Canada (BoC) press briefing on Wednesday, Governor Tiff Macklem announced that the central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point, now standing at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut.

Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubborn inflation to deliver a second consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Oct. 27, 2025

A new report says food prices in Canada will increase between four and six per cent in 2026, at least double the Bank of Canada’s prediction for overall inflation. Travis Prasad reports.

The bank of Canada warns that a ‘vicious circle’ of low business investments over the last few decades is costing the average Canadian. Experts say this productivity decline is a factor in Canada’s affordability struggles. Hersh Singh reports.