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The policy rate has remained at 2.25% through six announcements since the Bank’s October 2025 cut. The scheduled announcement is the next checkpoint for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages, lines of credit, savings deposits or a mortgage renewal in the months ahead.
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U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in July and 3.4% over 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Energy prices fell during the month but remained 14.7% higher than a year earlier. Shelter accounted for roughly two-thirds of July’s overall monthly CPI increase.
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The Bank of Canada has held its policy rate at 2.25%. Here is what the decision means for Canadian home buyers, sellers, variable mortgages, fixed rates and homeowners renewing in 2026.
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Should you buy a home before or after the Bank of Canada’s July 15, 2026 interest rate decision? This guide explains how the announcement could affect mortgage rates, buyer demand, home prices, fixed vs variable mortgages, and the real cost of waiting in Canada’s 2026 housing market.
