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Canadians Are Feeling Less Squeezed — But Fraud Is Rewriting How We Manage Credit

  New data from TransUnion's Q2 2026 Canada Consumer Pulse Study, released July 22, 2026 There's a small but real shift happening in Canadian households right now. After years of headlines about affordability and inflation, a new survey suggests things are slightly less bleak — but Canadians aren't relaxing. They're getting more careful, and increasingly, more worried about fraud than about their credit score. TransUnion's newest Consumer Pulse Study, out today, paints a picture of a country cautiously exhaling — while quietly tightening the locks on its financial front door. The Good News: A Little More Breathing Room For the first time in a while, the numbers aren't all doom. Roughly a quarter of Canadians surveyed said their household income rose over the past three months, and nearly one in four say their finances are running better than they expected this year — the best reading TransUnion has recorded in the past 12 months. Optimism is edging up too: 45% ...
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Wall Street Faces Pre-Fed Jitters

 

U.S. markets are bracing for another volatile day as Wall Street tumbles in premarket trading ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Here’s a brief overview of what’s happening:

  1. Asian Stocks Follow Suit:

    • Asian stocks fell, with most markets in the region closed for a holiday.
    • Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost 0.4%, reflecting a milder shrink in factory activity in Japan.
    • Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 1.1%.
    • Other regional markets were closed due to Labor Day.

  2. U.S. Stock Performance:

    • The S&P 500 closed out its worst month since September, tumbling 1.6% on Tuesday.
    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.5%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 2%.
    • Stocks began sinking after a report showed U.S. workers received bigger wage gains than expected in Q1, fueling inflation concerns.
    • Traders have given up hopes of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, leading to higher Treasury yields and pressure on stocks.

  3. Fed Decision Anticipation:

    • The Federal Reserve is unlikely to change its main interest rate at this meeting.
    • Traders await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks about the rest of the year.

  4. Stock-Specific Moves:

    • GE Healthcare Technologies tumbled 14.3% after weaker-than-expected results.
    • F5 dropped 9.2% despite reporting better profits.
    • McDonald’s slipped 0.2% due to weakening sales trends in franchised stores overseas.

In summary, investors are on edge as they await the Fed’s decision. While no rate change is expected, Powell’s outlook will be closely watched. Stay tuned for further updates!



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