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Weekly Market Snapshot: TSX Hits Record High, Then Retreats as Fed Shocks Markets

  Week of June 16–20, 2026  |  Published June 20, 2026 It was a week of records and reversals for Canadian investors. The TSX touched an all-time high midweek before a hawkish surprise from the U.S. Federal Reserve and falling oil prices — triggered by the U.S.–Iran interim peace deal — pulled markets lower into Thursday's close. Here's everything that moved the needle for your portfolio and wallet this week. 📊 Weekly Market Scorecard Index / Asset Level (June 19 Close) Week Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,857 ▼ Mixed (high: 35,629 Wed.) S&P 500 (USD) 7,500.58 ▲ +1.08% (Wed.) Dow Jones (USD) 51,564.70 ▲ +0.14% (Wed.) Nasdaq (USD) 26,517.93 ▲ +1.91% (Wed.) WTI Crude Oil (USD/barrel) ~$76.54 ▼ Sharp weekly decline Gold (USD/oz) ~$4,157 ▼ Fell on hawkish Fed CAD/USD (Loonie) ~$0.7068 ▼ Under pressure Note: U.S. markets were closed Friday, June 20, for the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. TSX figures reflect Thursday's close. 🇨🇦 TSX: A Record High That Did...
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"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” by Mahatma Gandhi

 


This quote by Mahatma Gandhi is a powerful reminder that strength is not just a physical attribute, but a mental and emotional one as well.

 Mahatma Gandhi, was the leader of the Indian independence movement and a champion of nonviolence.  He demonstrated his indomitable will in his nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule in India, inspiring millions of people to follow his example. 

He showed that strength comes from conviction, courage, and perseverance, not from brute force or violence. This quote can inspire us to overcome our own challenges and difficulties with the same spirit of determination and resilience.




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