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Your daily horoscope: February 7, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You will be on the go from dawn until dusk every day this year and that’s the way you like it. You have a lot to prove to those who doubt your abilities and have no intention of wasting your time and energy on frivolous pursuits. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Money matters are under better stars than they have been for a long time but you still need to be careful. What happens next will make it clear that while your financial situation is improving you can’t live the millionaire lifestyle just yet. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Your passion for life will come to the surface over the next 48 hours and even those who think they know you will be amazed by your enthusiasm for life. The best way to bring joy to other people is to be joyful yourself. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It may be tempting to believe that the world is a wicked place but if you stand back and see the bigger picture you will realize that it’s nothing of the sort. Make a conscious effort to se...
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TSX set to end the year on a positive note amid global recovery hopes

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is expected to open higher on Friday, the last trading day of 2023, as investors remain optimistic about the global economic recovery from the pandemic.

The TSX closed at a record high of 23,456.78 on Thursday, boosted by gains in energy, financials, and materials sectors. The index has risen more than 20% this year, outperforming its U.S. peers, as Canada’s economy rebounded from the COVID-19 crisis.

The positive sentiment was also supported by the latest data showing that Canada’s GDP grew by 0.4% in October, beating expectations of a 0.2% increase. The growth was driven by the services sector, which expanded by 0.6%, while the goods-producing sector contracted by 0.1%.

On Friday, the TSX futures were up 0.3% at 7:30 a.m. ET, indicating a higher open for the cash market. The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.32 U.S. cents, slightly lower than Thursday’s close of 79.36 U.S. cents.

Meanwhile, the U.S. stock futures were also pointing to a higher open, as Wall Street looked to end the year with record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite have gained 18.7%, 26.9%, and 21.4% respectively this year, as the U.S. economy recovered from the pandemic-induced recession.

The U.S. markets will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, while the TSX will close at its regular time of 4 p.m. ET. Both markets will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024, for the New Year’s Day holiday.

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