09/02/2026
π’ Another Bank of Canada hold...but that doesnβt mean all mortgage rates are standing still.
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% today, keeping prime at 4.45%.
Hereβs what stood out:
π Canadaβs economy is showing stronger signs of recovery, with GDP growing 3.3% in Q2.
β½ Inflation remains around 3%, driven largely by higher gasoline prices, while underlying inflation remains closer to the Bankβs 2% target.
π Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and new Canada-U.S. tariffs are adding uncertainty to both inflation and economic growth.
π¦ And importantly for mortgage borrowers, longer-term bond yields have moved higher. That means fixed mortgage rates can still fluctuate even while the Bank of Canada holds steady.
For variable-rate borrowers, thereβs no change today. π For anyone shopping for a fixed rate, renewing, or planning a purchase, the bigger picture is worth watching.
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