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  Here's what Canadian money watchers need to know as we head into the week: 1. TSX Hits Record Territory Amid Diplomatic Optimism The S&P/TSX Composite Index is hovering near 35,000 , approaching record levels as markets digest positive signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations. Senior officials say a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be signed at next week's G7 summit, easing geopolitical tensions and supporting oil-sensitive sectors. Financial stocks led gains—RBC, TD, and BMO all rose about 0.5–1%—while mining names like Agnico Eagle and WPM climbed despite softer gold prices. What it means for your wallet: A more stable geopolitical backdrop and lower oil prices could ease inflation concerns, improving conditions for your savings and investments. 2. Bank of Canada Holds Rates at 2.25% for Fifth Time On June 10, the BoC kept its benchmark overnight rate steady at 2.25% —marking five consecutive holds since October 2025. Governor Tiff Macklem cited a "two-directi...

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Bat Cupcakes

 

Ingredients:

  • Chocolate Cupcakes: You can use homemade or store-bought.
  • Chocolate Frosting: Homemade or store-bought.
  • Candy Googly Eyes: Found in the baking section of most grocery or craft stores.
  • Mini Oreos: For the bat’s face.
  • Regular Oreos: Split and broken in half to create the bat wings.

Instructions:

  1. Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe a generous layer of chocolate frosting on each cupcake.
  2. Prepare the Bat Wings: Twist apart regular-sized Oreos and scrape off the filling. Break each half into two pieces to create wings.
  3. Make the Bat Faces: Dab two small dots of frosting onto each mini Oreo and press a candy googly eye onto each dot.
  4. Assemble: Insert two Oreo wings into the frosting at the top of each cupcake. Place a mini Oreo with googly eyes in front of the wings to create the bat’s face.

Happy baking! 🧁🦇

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