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Weekly Market Snapshot: Mideast Tensions and Chip Selloff Rattle Global Markets (July 13–17)

  Week of July 13–17, 2026 It was a rough week to be a tech investor and a good week to own oil. Escalating conflict between the US and Iran pushed crude sharply higher and rattled global markets, while a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks dragged US and Asian indices lower. Closer to home, the Bank of Canada held its key rate steady, and the TSX—less exposed to chipmakers—held up noticeably better than its US and Asian peers. Here’s how the week broke down across every major market, and what it means for your wallet. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX Day Close Change Mon, Jul 13 35,252.72 -0.15% Wed, Jul 15 (BoC day) 35,416.20 +0.27% Thu, Jul 16 35,340.15 -0.21% Fri, Jul 17 ~35,262 -0.22% Week total (Fri-to-Fri) — ~flat (about -0.1%) The TSX had a choppy but ultimately quiet week compared with its global peers. Monday's session opened with the Strait of Hormuz blockade headlines and closed lower. Wednesday brought a relief rally after the Bank of Canada's rate hold, with financials ...

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Your daily horoscope: March 25, 2025

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Listen carefully to what friends have to tell you this year but make sure you put their claims to the test. They may be more clued in about certain events than you are but that doesn’t mean their advice is infallible. Trust your own instincts first.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Some people say that what does not destroy you only makes you stronger and you will get the chance to put that claim to the test today. The bigger the challenge the more you will have to raise your game to win. Defeat is not an option.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

There may be times today when you wish you were some place else but the fact is you are in exactly the right situation at exactly the right time to learn the lessons the universe is trying to teach you. Forget about wishful thinking and act!

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

If your inner voice tells you to be careful today you would be a fool to ignore it, especially as Mercury, your ruler, links with Pluto, planet of power. If you take unnecessary risks someone in a position of authority will come down hard on you.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You have a talent for sensing which way the wind is blowing and if it is blowing in a direction that could spell trouble then you must take evasive action. Above all you need to avoid getting sucked into other people’s meaningless feuds.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Be careful what you say over the next 24 hours because retrograde Mercury’s link to Pluto could bring the kind of attention you would be wise to avoid. Even if your remarks are clearly said in jest others are unlikely to see the funny side.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

It may be tempting to pretend that a challenging situation does not worry you but that will only postpone the day of reckoning. Face up to the matter and find creative ways to deal with it. And don’t keep your feelings bottled up inside.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

If anyone tries to hold you back from what you want to say or do you must let them know in the most direct way possible that you won’t be giving up your freedom of expression or freedom of movement. Make them wish they had kept quiet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The more you allow yourself to fantasize about what you want to be doing in the near future the more likely it is those fantasies will become your reality. Pluto, your ruler, linked with mind planet Mercury will bring extra power to your thoughts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You may believe you can get away with anything today but the powers that be will come down on you hard if you try to cut corners or bend the rules. Do what you have to do Sag but, just this once, do it by the book.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

The more you are able to control your feelings the more likely it is you will reach the lofty goals you have set yourself. Others can run around crying that life is unfair if they want but you know it is composure and know-how that bring success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

A positive outlook on life is an absolute must at the moment. Even when things seem to be going badly for you just keep telling yourself it is part of a higher cosmic plan and that it won’t be long before it all makes perfect sense.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You must come to terms with the fact that nothing stays the same forever and that whatever changes are taking place in your life they are there for a reason. If you quiet your mind and ignore outside chatter the universe will reveal its secrets.

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