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Oil Swings, Records Fall, and Bank Earnings Roll In: Markets Update — May 28, 2026

  Thursday is shaping up to be an eventful one for markets. A sharp rebound in oil prices — triggered by fresh U.S. military strikes in Iran overnight — is rattling futures this morning, even as Wall Street closed at fresh records on Wednesday. Here in Canada, the TSX pulled back sharply, weighed down by energy-sector volatility and mixed signals from the big banks. Traders are also keeping a close eye on two major U.S. data releases due today: April PCE inflation and the Q1 GDP second estimate. Canada The TSX had a rough Wednesday. The S&P/TSX Composite shed 241.82 points — roughly 0.70% — to close at 34,412.05, as energy stocks were dragged lower by falling crude prices. The loonie dipped slightly as well, with the Canadian dollar trading at 72.29 cents U.S., compared with 72.40 cents the day before. It's a big week for Canadian bank earnings, and results so far have been mixed but largely solid. Bank of Nova Scotia and BMO Financial Group both reported stronger second-quar...
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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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