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Shopify Just Pushed the TSX to a Record — Should You Be Buying, or Is It Too Late?

  Published August 6, 2026 If you glanced at the markets on Wednesday and saw the TSX hit another record high, there's a good chance one company did most of the heavy lifting: Shopify. The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 344.83 points, or 1%, at 36,146.42 on August 5 — its second straight record close. Shopify shares jumped 16.5%, their biggest one-day move in a year, after the Ottawa-based e-commerce company beat earnings expectations and issued a stronger-than-expected outlook for the rest of the year. Gold miners added to the rally too, as bullion prices climbed. What It Means for You: If you own a Canadian equity index fund or ETF in your RRSP or TFSA, you almost certainly own a slice of this move already — whether you meant to or not. What actually happened Shopify reported second-quarter revenue of $3.58 billion (U.S.), up 34% from a year earlier and well ahead of the roughly $3.45 billion analysts expected. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.42 a share versus the $0.40 expecte...
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Central Banks Shift Gears: Rate Cuts on the Rise

 

In a significant shift in monetary policy, seven out of the ten major developed-market central banks have begun easing their interest rates. This move marks a notable departure from the previous trend of rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation.

Current Landscape

The central banks of the United States, Eurozone, Japan, and others have started to lower their rates, responding to a mix of slowing economic growth and easing inflation pressures. This trend underscores a growing consensus among policymakers that the global economy needs support to sustain growth.

Data Dependency

Policymakers are emphasizing a data-dependent approach, meaning future rate cuts will be closely tied to economic indicators. This cautious stance reflects the uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook and the need to balance growth with inflation control.

Market Reactions

Financial markets have reacted positively to these rate cuts, with stock markets rallying and bond yields falling. Investors are optimistic that lower borrowing costs will stimulate economic activity and support corporate earnings.

Looking Ahead

As central banks navigate this new phase, the pace and extent of future rate cuts will be critical. Economists and traders will be watching closely for signals from policymakers about their next moves, making economic data releases more influential than ever.


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