5 Things to Know Today — July 10, 2026: Jobs Report, Oil Prices & TSX Rally
Friday, July 10, 2026 Canada's June jobs numbers are out this morning, oil is easing back after a rough week around the Strait of Hormuz, and the TSX just posted a solid gain. Here's what's moving markets and your wallet today. 1. Statistics Canada's June jobs report lands this morning Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey for June today. Economists polled by Reuters had pencilled in a modest gain of about 10,000 jobs, enough to hold the unemployment rate steady at 6.6%. That forecast follows May's surprise pop of 88,000 jobs, which pulled unemployment down sharply from 6.9%. This report is the Bank of Canada's last major economic read before its rate decision next week, so today's numbers matter more than usual for anyone watching mortgage renewals or variable-rate debt. 2. Oil prices cool off after a volatile week near the Strait of Hormuz Crude gave back some of its recent gains. West Texas Intermediate settled at US$72.08 a barrel on Thurs...
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