Most buzzed-about stories this week Great Chef 11.01 View in browser Brookfield, Birch Hill strike huge deal to purchase First National View web version | Forward to a colleague 03 August 2025 Top News Brookfield, Birch Hill strike huge deal to purchase First National The companies have inked an agreement to buy the mortgage giant Bank of Canada reveals latest rate decision as tariff turmoil rages on The central bank faced a tough call amid rising inflation and continuing trade chaos BoC set to hold rates steady in July – but cuts are likely ahead Don't expect a rate reduction in Wednesday's decision, but economists see cuts before the end of 2025 Canada is on course for a recession Trade tensions likely to hasten an economic slowdown, report suggests Mortgage rates could stay higher for longer as BoC decision nears Bond yields are climbing and the central bank is set to stay on hold. Should the mortgage market get used to higher rates? Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+
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