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Inflation and prices

Inflation explained: why prices rise and what it costs you

Inflation is the rise in prices over time. Here is how the US and Canada measure it, why prices rose in 2026, and what inflation does to your money.

Updated October 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Interest rates and bonds

Bond yields explained: what they are and why they matter

A bond yield is the return a lender earns. Here is how US and Canadian government bond yields work, why they rose in 2026, and how they reach your mortgage.

Updated October 15, 2026 · 4 min read