The Bank of Canada's overnight rate has held at 2.25 percent through six consecutive meetings since April, but the Government of Canada 10-year bond yield has climbed 34 basis points over the same window to 3.74 percent, its highest close since May 2024. The move tracks a broader rise in long-term North American borrowing costs rather than any shift in Bank of Canada policy, meaning Canadian mortgage rates are tightening even without a central bank move.
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