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5 Things to Know Today — July 10, 2026: Jobs Report, Oil Prices & TSX Rally

  Friday, July 10, 2026 Canada's June jobs numbers are out this morning, oil is easing back after a rough week around the Strait of Hormuz, and the TSX just posted a solid gain. Here's what's moving markets and your wallet today. 1. Statistics Canada's June jobs report lands this morning Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey for June today. Economists polled by Reuters had pencilled in a modest gain of about 10,000 jobs, enough to hold the unemployment rate steady at 6.6%. That forecast follows May's surprise pop of 88,000 jobs, which pulled unemployment down sharply from 6.9%. This report is the Bank of Canada's last major economic read before its rate decision next week, so today's numbers matter more than usual for anyone watching mortgage renewals or variable-rate debt. 2. Oil prices cool off after a volatile week near the Strait of Hormuz Crude gave back some of its recent gains. West Texas Intermediate settled at US$72.08 a barrel on Thurs...
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Snowball Cookies:

 Here is  healthy holiday recipe that you can try:

 These cookies are made with just 6 ingredients and are perfect for the holiday season. 



        Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter, ghee or vegan butter 
  • 5 –6 Tablespoons organic confectioners’ sugar, divided*
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped pecan


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.

    3. Mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt in a small bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing. Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.

    4. Roll tablespoons of the dough into a ball and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on the bottom.

    5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more. Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool completely and enjoy.

    6. Store any leftover cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to a month.



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