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Canadian Insolvencies Hit a 16-Year High — What the New Data Means for You

  More than 37,000 Canadians filed for insolvency in just three months — the highest quarterly total since the 2009 financial crisis. New data paints a sobering picture of where household finances stand heading into summer 2026. Fresh data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) and a new Equifax Canada report released this week confirm what many Canadians have been feeling: the financial pressure is real, it is growing, and it is reaching households that once seemed insulated from serious debt trouble. 📊 Q1 2026 — Key Numbers at a Glance 37,121 Consumer insolvencies filed in Q1 2026 +8.5% Year-over-year increase 17/hr Canadians filing every single hour $2.66T Total Canadian consumer debt The Highest Volume Since the 2009 Financial Crisis The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) confirmed that Q1 2026's tally of 37,121 consumer insolvency filings is the largest quarterly figure since 2009 — the year North America was still re...

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Point Higher Ahead of Key Inflation Data

US stock futures are showing optimism as Wall Street awaits crucial inflation data. Here are the highlights:

  • S&P 500 Futures (ES=F): Up 0.2%
  • Nasdaq Futures (NQ=F): Rose 0.3%
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures (YM=F): Hovering just below the flatline.

Investors are closely monitoring economic indicators this week. Tomorrow, we’ll get the latest reading on consumer prices, followed by July’s retail sales data on Thursday. After a recent bout of volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are gradually recovering toward their year-to-date highs.

In individual stock news:

  • Home Depot (HD): Shares fell after the company adjusted its outlook for comparable same-store sales.
  • Nvidia (NVDA): Gained over 1% in premarket trading, building on Monday’s 4% gain.
  • Trump Media (DJT): Shares declined further after former President Donald Trump’s return to the X platform for a live event with CEO Elon Musk.


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