Adil Albert | DoubleUp Realty, Windsor Ontario

The Bank of Canada held rates steady, but its latest messaging was noticeably more concerned about renewed inflation pressure.
Inflation has moved back above target, with higher energy costs adding fresh pressure to the Canadian economy.
Future rate cuts are no longer the obvious next step, as markets are increasingly considering potential hikes instead.
The takeaway: Canadians shouldn’t assume borrowing costs are heading lower—2027 could bring a very different rate environment if inflation stays elevated.