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Oil Swings, Records Fall, and Bank Earnings Roll In: Markets Update — May 28, 2026

  Thursday is shaping up to be an eventful one for markets. A sharp rebound in oil prices — triggered by fresh U.S. military strikes in Iran overnight — is rattling futures this morning, even as Wall Street closed at fresh records on Wednesday. Here in Canada, the TSX pulled back sharply, weighed down by energy-sector volatility and mixed signals from the big banks. Traders are also keeping a close eye on two major U.S. data releases due today: April PCE inflation and the Q1 GDP second estimate. Canada The TSX had a rough Wednesday. The S&P/TSX Composite shed 241.82 points — roughly 0.70% — to close at 34,412.05, as energy stocks were dragged lower by falling crude prices. The loonie dipped slightly as well, with the Canadian dollar trading at 72.29 cents U.S., compared with 72.40 cents the day before. It's a big week for Canadian bank earnings, and results so far have been mixed but largely solid. Bank of Nova Scotia and BMO Financial Group both reported stronger second-quar...

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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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