WILL THE BOC HIKE NEXT WEEK ? NAIL - BITER DECISION AWAITS VARIABLE MORTGAGE RATE HOLDERS

What happened: Markets widely expect the Bank of Canada to raise its key interest rate at next Wednesday's decision, and variable mortgage rates would likely follow. Why it matters: Variable-rate holders would feel a hike, as lenders typically adjust floating rates with the benchmark. Some economists caution against a hike, with David-Alexandre Brassard of CPA Canada citing roughly 110,000 jobs lost this fall, slowing wage growth, weak housing and tariff-related inflation that has yet to materialize. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Markets widely expect the Bank of Canada to raise its key interest rate at next Wednesday's decision, and variable mortgage rates would likely follow.

Variable-rate holders would feel a hike, as lenders typically adjust floating rates with the benchmark. Some economists caution against a hike, with David-Alexandre Brassard of CPA Canada citing roughly 110,000 jobs lost this fall, slowing wage growth, weak housing and tariff-related inflation that has yet to materialize.