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Publication:  moneysavings.ca / Canadian Money Brief  Date:  Tuesday, May 13, 2026 The TSX opens cautiously Wednesday after hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI data rattled Wall Street on Tuesday, while Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to lift energy stocks and pressure the loonie toward 1.35 against the greenback. TSX ~34,291 S&P 500 7,400.96 ▼0.16% WTI Oil ~$102/bbl ▲ Gold ~$4,721 USD/oz ▼ USD/CAD ~1.35 US CPI Apr 3.8% ▲ (est. 3.7%) Market Overview Canadian investors are starting Wednesday on a cautious note following a mixed session south of the border. U.S. equities dipped Tuesday after April's consumer price index came in at 3.8% — a touch above the 3.7% consensus forecast and the highest reading since May 2023 — while the core rate held at 2.8%, also above expectations. The data has effectively closed the door on any Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, with traders now pricing in a roughly 70% chance of a rate hike by April 2027. For Canadians, the ripple effects...

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Peppery Roast Beef:

 


With its spicy peppery coating and creamy horseradish sauce, this tender roast is sure to be a favorite in your household.
  • Ingredients:

    • 1 boneless beef eye round or top round roast (4 to 5 pounds)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Horseradish Sauce:
      • 1 cup sour cream
      • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
      • 2 tablespoons milk
      • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
      • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
      • 1/4 teaspoon salt
      • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 325°.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, seasoned pepper, garlic, thyme and salt; rub over roast.
    3. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
    4. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
    5. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
    6. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
    7. Serve with roast.


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