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Your daily horoscope: February 6, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY It’s not wrong to want to make money so you don’t have to worry about paying the bills and over the next 12 months you will get numerous chances to enrich yourself. You will also get opportunities to help other people. With success comes extra responsibility. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Mercury’s move into the most sensitive area of your chart today means you can no longer avoid issues of a personal nature. What happens next will force you to confront the truth about your feelings for other people, and also for yourself. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Stop thinking about what might have been and focus only on the future. You have so much going for you now but you still seem reluctant to accept that your fate rests entirely in your own hands. The world doesn’t own you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): As Mercury, your ruler, moves into the career area of your chart today you will know with the utmost clarity what must be done to make the most of your talents. To ...
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Markets Surge on Positive U.S. Retail Data


The stock markets opened with a bang today as both the TSX and the S&P 500 reached record highs, buoyed by encouraging U.S. retail data.

The S&P 500 climbed by 1.2%, closing at 5,308.15, while the TSX Composite Index rose by 41.42 points to settle at 22,284.76. This surge was driven by strong performances in the technology and utility sectors, reflecting investor optimism following a favorable U.S. retail sales report.

The U.S. retail data showed a robust increase in consumer spending, which has been a key indicator of economic health. This positive sentiment was further bolstered by lower-than-expected inflation figures, providing a double dose of good news for the markets.

Kathrin Forrest, an equity investment specialist at Capital Group, noted, "It’s been a really constructive day for equities, certainly in North America. The technology sector, in particular, ended the week with a strong rally, led by semiconductor companies".

As investors continue to digest these positive economic indicators, the outlook for the markets remains optimistic. The combination of strong retail sales and manageable inflation suggests a resilient economy, which is likely to keep the markets buoyant in the near term.


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