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TSX Jumps After BoC Holds Rates, Oil Slips From 6-Week High (Sept. 3)

  Thursday, September 3, 2026 Canadian stocks rallied Wednesday after the Bank of Canada held its key rate steady, banks and gold miners led the charge, and Wall Street snapped a three-day losing streak. Overnight, oil eased back from a six-week high after President Trump suggested the latest round of U.S. strikes on Iran "won't continue much longer" — a comment markets took as a small sign the Middle East conflict may not escalate further, at least for now. Here's what moved markets and what it means for your wallet. 🇨🇦 Toronto Stock Exchange Index Close Change S&P/TSX Composite 36,092 +266 (+0.7%) The TSX climbed roughly 0.7% to close at 36,092 after the Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for an eighth straight meeting — exactly what markets expected. The central bank said the economic recovery is broadening, but flagged that upside risks to inflation have increased and that new tariffs have made the growth outlook murkier. It left the door open ...
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IVF Mix-Up: Australian Woman Gives Birth to Stranger's Baby

In a rare and distressing incident, an Australian woman gave birth to a child conceived from another couple's embryo due to a mix-up at a fertility clinic. The error occurred at Monash IVF's Brisbane clinic, one of Australia's leading fertility providers, and was attributed to "human error" during the embryo transfer process.

The mistake was discovered months after the birth when the parents requested to transfer their remaining embryos to another clinic. An investigation revealed that an additional embryo in storage belonged to another patient, confirming the mix-up. Monash IVF has since issued an apology and pledged to support the affected families through this challenging time.

This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations and protocols in IVF clinics to prevent such errors in the future. While rare, similar cases have been reported globally, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in fertility treatments.



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