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Your daily horoscope: February 9, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you accept that conflict is a fact of life and that sometimes you have to fight for your beliefs then the coming year won’t hold too many terrors. You may even find that you enjoy pitting wits with people you once thought of as scary. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Don’t try to get everything done in one mad rush as the week begins or you will quickly exhaust yourself. Slow down and give yourself time to consider your options for the rest of the month. It’s not about speed, it’s about focus. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may not have made much progress with a creative endeavour of late but it’s no big deal so don’t despair. There will be many more opportunities to push ahead with it over the next few weeks. You’re not on the clock, so why hurry? GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If a colleague or rival wants to make personal comments about you that’s up to them but you don’t have to respond in kind. Ignore what they say and carry on with what you are working...

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TSX Climbs Following Bank of Canada's Rate Cut

 

Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite, continued its upward trajectory today, buoyed by the Bank of Canada's decision to reduce interest rates. The index rose by 95.91 points, or 0.38%, reaching 25,600.24 points.

Investors welcomed the rate cut, which is expected to lower borrowing costs and stimulate economic activity. The move comes amid concerns about sluggish economic growth, despite inflation remaining within the target range.

The materials sector, particularly mining stocks, saw significant gains, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment. Additionally, oil prices rose on expectations of increased demand from China, which announced a relaxation of its monetary policy.

Analysts remain optimistic about the TSX's performance, with some predicting continued growth into the next year.




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