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Daily Markets Update: Hot U.S. CPI Rattles Tech, Kospi Crashes 7.6%, TSX Slides 1.1% (Oct. 15)

  Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Canadian Money Brief | Daily Markets Update A hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report turned Wednesday into a risk-off day, and the damage spread overnight to Asia, where South Korea's Kospi crashed 7.6% and triggered a market-wide circuit breaker. Here is where Canada, the U.S. and the world's other major markets stand this morning. Today's Headlines U.S. CPI hit 3.7% in September (3.6% expected, 3.4% in August), with core inflation at 2.6%. The Nasdaq fell 1.88% and the S&P 500 lost 1.11%. The TSX fell 1.11% to 35,584.46 , ending a three-day winning streak as materials plunged 4.33%. Asia sold off hard on AI valuation fears: Kospi -7.57% (seventh straight loss), Nikkei -4.90%. The loonie sits near an 18-month low at about 70.1 US cents as Fed-hike bets rise. Brent closed at US$106.06 and gold slid to a one-week low near US$4,084. Canada: TSX Ends Three-Day Win Streak The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 399.52 points, or 1.11%, to...
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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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