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Weekly Market Snapshot: June 9–13, 2026

Canadian markets closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, as the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its benchmark rate at 2.25% and easing Iran tensions helped the TSX recover from a mid-week dip to finish the week up roughly 1.53% . A surprise Dollarama earnings beat gave the retail sector an additional lift. 📊 Market Scoreboard — Week of June 9–13 Index / Asset Level (Fri. Close) Weekly Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,937.85 ▲ +1.53% S&P 500 (USD) ~7,431 ▲ ~+0.6% wk Dow Jones (USD) 51,202 ▲ +0.7% Fri CAD/USD 0.7160 ▼ Modest pressure WTI Crude Oil (USD/bbl) ~$84.29 ▼ 8-wk low Gold (USD/oz) ~$4,226 ▲ ~2.8% Sources: Yahoo Finance Canada, Trading Economics, TMX Money. Figures reflect approximate Friday close / intraday levels as of June 13, 2026. 🔑 5 Things That Moved Markets This Week 1 — Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% The BoC held its benchmark rate steady on Wednesday, June 11 — as widely expected after Canada's May jobs report came in with a blowout 88,000 new pos...

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Shrimp Orzo with Feta


  • Ingredients:

    • Orzo pasta
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Tomatoes
    • Lemon juice
    • Shrimp
    • Cilantro
    • Pepper
    • Feta cheese
  • Instructions:

    1. Cook orzo as per package directions.
    2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook garlic for 1 minute.
    3. Add tomatoes and lemon juice, bring to a boil.
    4. Add shrimp and simmer until pink (4-5 minutes).
    5. Drain orzo and mix with shrimp, cilantro, and pepper.
    6. Heat through and sprinkle with feta cheese.

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