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5 Things to Know Today: Oil Slides, the TSX Rallies, and the Mortgage Rate Gap Widens

Here's what's moving your money today, Saturday, July 25, 2026. 1. Oil Slides on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks — Gas Prices May Ease Brent crude pulled back to around $95 a barrel on Friday, down from levels near $100 earlier in the week, after reports that Pakistan is working to broker a path toward peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The retreat helped drag the national average pump price down slightly to about $1.80 a litre, according to CAA, after several weeks of sharp increases tied to Middle East shipping disruptions. What it means for you: If you've been holding off filling up, prices could keep drifting lower this week — but the situation remains fluid. Any fresh strike near the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea could reverse the trend just as fast as it eased. 2. TSX Closes the Week With a Broad-Based Rally The S&P/TSX Composite jumped 176 points Friday to close at 35,369.10, recovering most of Thursday's pullback. Gains were broad, with energy the only secto...
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Homestyle Pecan Pie

 

Get your taste buds primed and ready for holiday baking season with this sweet treat! Pecan pie is a great fall dessert to serve after a family gathering or dinner party.

Ingredients:
• 1 9-inch frozen pie crust, or make your own
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped or halved

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (170˚C).
2. Take frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract
4. Place the pecans on the bottom of your pie crust, in an even layer, and then pour the filling on top.
5. Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes. Pie will be done when the filling is set, not too jiggly.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

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