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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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How inflation affects your taxes in 2024



If you are a Canadian taxpayer, you may want to know how inflation will impact your taxes in 2024. The Canada Revenue Agency has announced that most income tax and benefit amounts will be indexed to inflation using a 4.7 per cent rate, which is higher than the previous years. This means that the tax brackets, the basic personal amount, and some tax credits will increase to reflect the rising cost of living. Here are some of the key changes you need to know:

  • Tax brackets: The federal income tax brackets for 2024 have been adjusted to account for inflation. The new thresholds are: $55,867 for the 15 per cent bracket, $111,733 for the 20.5 per cent bracket, $173,205 for the 26 per cent bracket, $246,752 for the 29 per cent bracket, and above that for the 33 per cent bracket. The provincial tax brackets have also been indexed to inflation, but using different rates depending on the province.
  • Basic personal amount: The basic personal amount (BPA) is the amount of income you can earn without paying any federal tax. The BPA for 2024 is $15,705, which is higher than the 2023 amount of $15,000. However, the BPA is gradually reduced for taxpayers with net income above $173,205, until it reaches $14,156 for net income of $246,752 or more. The BPA is worth 15 per cent of its value as a non-refundable tax credit.
  • Non-refundable tax credits: Some non-refundable tax credits, such as the age amount, the spouse or common-law partner amount, and the eligible dependant amount, have also been increased for 2024 to reflect inflation. These credits are calculated by multiplying the amount by 15 per cent, the lowest federal tax rate. For example, the age amount for 2024 is $8,421, which means you can claim a credit of $1,263 if you are 65 or older.
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