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5 Things to Know Today: July 29, 2026

  Wednesday, July 29, 2026 A fresh Iran missile attack has oil swinging again, the TSX just set another record, the Fed decides this afternoon, Microsoft and Meta report tonight, and your CPP deposit lands today. Here's what it means for your wallet. 1. Your CPP payment lands today Wednesday, July 29 is a Canada Pension Plan deposit day — the seventh of twelve scheduled payments this year and the last one before the August cycle. If you're collecting the maximum retirement pension starting at 65, you'll see $1,507.65 land in your account. The average new beneficiary starting at 65 receives $877.01 . Your amount will match what you received in June: CPP is indexed only once a year, in January (this year's bump was 2.0%), so there's no mid-year change. The next adjustment arrives with the January 2027 deposit. What it means for you: If your deposit is smaller than expected, it's almost always something individual — an early-start reduction, tax withholding, or a...
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Syria: Escalation Amidst Regional Unrest

 

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting both Gaza and suspected weapons sites in Syria. The strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including one woman. Among the casualties was Raed Ghabaien, who was killed along with his wife when an Israeli strike hit their tent in Zuweida.

Simultaneously, Israeli forces targeted suspected chemical weapons and missile sites in Syria. This action follows the recent capture of Damascus by Syrian rebel forces, leading to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow.

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold emergency consultations on Syria at Russia's request. Israeli officials have stated that these strikes are aimed at preventing weapons from falling into the hands of extremists.

The situation remains fluid, with international reactions pouring in. Japan has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian conditions in Syria, while the U.S. Central Command has launched its own airstrikes targeting Islamic State group camps in central Syria.

As the region grapples with these developments, the international community watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.



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