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5 Things to Know Today (Nov 13): Gold Slump, Weak Loonie, BoC Odds & Nvidia

  Canadian Money Brief • Friday, November 13, 2026 Gold is sliding, the loonie is sagging, and Monday's inflation report looms over the Bank of Canada's next move. Here are the five things Canadians should know before the weekend. 1 Gold slump drags the TSX lower The S&P/TSX Composite fell 274.53 points (-0.75%) to 36,137.19 on Thursday as materials sank 3.2% and gold dropped about 3% to roughly US$3,878 an ounce, its lowest level in more than a year. Wall Street slipped too: Dow 52,297.09, S&P 500 7,592.40, Nasdaq 25,366.09. The TSX is now about 2.5% below its August record of 37,069. Futures were flat early Friday as gold bounced 0.4%. What it means for you: Gold miners carry real weight in Canadian index funds. Check how much of your TFSA or RRSP leans on materials, and avoid reacting to a single down day. 2 Loonie slips to a one-month low as US inflation widens the rate gap The Canadian dollar closed Thursday at US$0.7015 (C$1.4255 per US$1), its weakest close si...

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"Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" by Maya Angelou.

                                          


     

This quote reminds us of the power of kindness and positivity in brightening someone else's day or life.

Maya Angelou's quote, "Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" beautifully captures the essence of empathy, compassion, and the impact of our actions on others.

In life, we all face difficult moments, challenges, and clouds that can darken our outlook. This quote encourages us to be the source of positivity and support for others during their tough times. Just as a rainbow appears after a storm, bringing hope and beauty, our acts of kindness and understanding can bring comfort and joy to someone who may be going through a storm in their life.

It's a reminder that even small gestures of kindness and encouragement can have a profound effect on someone's well-being. It encourages us to be mindful of the people around us and to strive to make the world a better place by being a source of light and positivity in their lives.

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