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Oil's Biggest Jump Since 2020 Drags TSX and Wall Street Lower — Markets Update

  Oil's Biggest Jump Since 2020 Drags TSX and Wall Street Lower as Hormuz Tensions Flare — Tuesday, July 14, 2026 All figures below reflect confirmed closing prices from Monday, July 13, 2026. Markets are open today, Tuesday, July 14. The bottom line: Oil prices posted their biggest one-day jump since 2020 after President Trump said the U.S. would reinstate a naval blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo passing through it. The TSX slipped despite a strong tailwind from energy stocks, while Wall Street fell harder on renewed AI/chip stock weakness. Gold slid as investors priced in a more hawkish Fed. All eyes now turn to today's U.S. inflation report and tomorrow's Bank of Canada rate decision. 🇨🇦 Canadian Markets S&P/TSX Composite 35,252.72 -52.59 (-0.15%) CAD/USD $0.71 US Essentially unchanged The TSX Composite closed lower Monday, falling 0.15% to 35,252.72, as weakness in materials, consumer discretionary and finan...
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How to Boost Your Fitness with 30-Second Movement Snacks

If you want to get fitter and healthier this year, you don’t need to spend hours at the gym or follow a strict diet. You can improve your well-being by adding some simple movement snacks to your daily routine.

Movement snacks are short bursts of activity that you can do throughout the day, such as climbing stairs, doing squats, or stretching. They can help you increase your energy, improve your mood, and enhance your cardiorespiratory fitness.

According to a study by McMasters University, even 20-second intervals of vigorous stair climbing, done three times a day, three days a week, can improve your fitness by 5% in six weeks. That’s a significant benefit for a minimal time investment.

To make movement snacks a habit, you can use a technique called habit stacking, which involves linking a new behavior to an existing one. For example, you can do some push-ups while waiting for your coffee to brew, or some lunges while brushing your teeth. The idea is to make movement a natural part of your day, rather than a chore.

Of course, movement snacks are not a substitute for regular exercise, which is essential for your overall health and wellness. But they can be a great way to supplement your workouts, or to get started on your fitness journey. So why not give them a try and see how they make you feel? You might be surprised by the results.

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