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Weekly Market Snapshot: Mideast Tensions and Chip Selloff Rattle Global Markets (July 13–17)

  Week of July 13–17, 2026 It was a rough week to be a tech investor and a good week to own oil. Escalating conflict between the US and Iran pushed crude sharply higher and rattled global markets, while a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks dragged US and Asian indices lower. Closer to home, the Bank of Canada held its key rate steady, and the TSX—less exposed to chipmakers—held up noticeably better than its US and Asian peers. Here’s how the week broke down across every major market, and what it means for your wallet. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX Day Close Change Mon, Jul 13 35,252.72 -0.15% Wed, Jul 15 (BoC day) 35,416.20 +0.27% Thu, Jul 16 35,340.15 -0.21% Fri, Jul 17 ~35,262 -0.22% Week total (Fri-to-Fri) — ~flat (about -0.1%) The TSX had a choppy but ultimately quiet week compared with its global peers. Monday's session opened with the Strait of Hormuz blockade headlines and closed lower. Wednesday brought a relief rally after the Bank of Canada's rate hold, with financials ...

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13 Essential Traits for Women to Succeed in Their Careers



Here are some tips to develop the traits  for women to Succeed in their Careers: 

 1. Confidence: Practice self-affirmation and positive self-talk. Set achievable                    goals and celebrate your accomplishments. Surround yourself with supportive             people who encourage you to be your best self. 

2. Resilience: Learn from your failures and mistakes. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivate a growth mindset and focus on the lessons learned from difficult experiences.

3. Adaptability: Be open to change and new experiences. Learn new skills and take on new challenges. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.

4. Self-awareness: Reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Seek feedback from others to gain a better understanding of how you are perceived.

5. Empathy: Practice active listening and try to understand other people’s perspectives. Show compassion and kindness towards others. Volunteer or get involved in community service to develop your empathy skills.

6. Vision: Set long-term goals and create a plan to achieve them. Visualize your success and focus on the steps you need to take to get there.

7. Passion: Pursue activities that you are passionate about. Find ways to incorporate your passions into your work or career.

8. Perseverance: Stay committed to your goals even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Keep pushing forward and don’t give up on your dreams.

9. Courage: Take risks and be willing to fail. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s not the popular opinion.

10. Humility: Recognize that you don’t know everything and be open to learning from others. Admit when you make mistakes and take responsibility for your actions.

11.nCreativity: Embrace your creativity and find ways to express yourself through art, music, writing, or other creative outlets.

12. Authenticity: Be true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you’re not. Embrace your unique qualities and use them to your advantage.

13. Open-mindedness: Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Challenge your own beliefs and biases by seeking out diverse viewpoints.


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