The Pulse
What changed, and what is next
The latest official readings as of 9 November 2026. Each change is simple arithmetic on the published figures; nothing here says why a number moved.
Latest readings
| Measure | Latest | Period | From previous | From a year ago | Trend, 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy rateThe Bank’s target for the rate banks pay to borrow overnight. | 2.50% | November 2026 | No change | +0.25 pts | |
| Consumer prices, 12-month changeWhat households pay now against a year ago. | 3.1% | September 2026 | +0.1 pts | +0.7 pts | |
| Unemployment rateThe share of people looking for work. | 6.7% | October 2026 | +0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | |
| Posted five-year mortgage rateA guide to borrowing costs. Most borrowers pay less. | 6.19% | October 2026 | +0.10 pts | +0.10 pts | |
| Crude oil, WTIThe North American benchmark price, a monthly average. | US$98 | October 2026 | +0.8 | +37.5 | |
| Canada 10-year bond yieldWhat Ottawa pays to borrow for ten years. | 3.67% | November 2026 | −0.11 pts | +0.53 pts |
Sources: Statistics Canada and the Bank of Canada. Each measure links to its full story or chart, with source and licence.
Next releases
- Building permitsStatistics Canada
- Consumer Price IndexStatistics Canada
- Investment in building constructionStatistics Canada
- Retail tradeStatistics Canada
- Gross domestic product by industryStatistics Canada
- Gross domestic product, income and expenditureStatistics Canada
- Labour Force SurveyStatistics Canada
- Bank of Canada interest rate announcementBank of Canada
Dates from Statistics Canada’s Major economic releases schedule and the Bank of Canada’s fixed announcement dates.
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