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Buttery, nutty, and blanketed with powdered sugar, these nostalgic snowball cookies make a festive addition to any cookie tray. Here’s a clear, calm, truly step‑by‑step guide so you can just follow along and bake. Recipe overview Snowball Cookies  Yield: About 36 cookies Oven temperature: 350°F Pan: Unlined baking sheet (you can use parchment if you like, but not necessary) Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, plus more for coating 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups all‑purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) Instructions: 1. Get ready Soften the butter Take the butter out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. It should be soft enough to press a finger in easily, but not melted or greasy. Preheat the oven Set oven to 350°F . Make sure the rack is in the center position. Prepare your pans Use unlined baking sheets (or line with parchment if you prefer). No need to...

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TSX Hits Record High as Fed Chief Signals Rate Cuts

 

Canada’s main stock index surged to a new all-time high on Friday, driven by a broad-based rally. The catalyst? U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s endorsement of imminent interest rate cuts.

At 10:41 a.m. ET (14:41 GMT), the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached 22,574.65, surpassing its previous record. Energy and financial sectors led the gains, fueled by optimism that rate cuts could bolster the economy and stave off recession.

This marks a significant milestone for Canadian investors, with the TSX adding 1% for the week, its third consecutive week of gains.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market responds to Powell’s remarks!


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