Skip to main content

Featured

Snowball Cookies

Buttery, nutty, and blanketed with powdered sugar, these nostalgic snowball cookies make a festive addition to any cookie tray. Here’s a clear, calm, truly step‑by‑step guide so you can just follow along and bake. Recipe overview Snowball Cookies  Yield: About 36 cookies Oven temperature: 350°F Pan: Unlined baking sheet (you can use parchment if you like, but not necessary) Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, plus more for coating 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups all‑purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) Instructions: 1. Get ready Soften the butter Take the butter out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. It should be soft enough to press a finger in easily, but not melted or greasy. Preheat the oven Set oven to 350°F . Make sure the rack is in the center position. Prepare your pans Use unlined baking sheets (or line with parchment if you prefer). No need to...

article

Markets Plunge Amid Escalating Tariff Concerns

Global markets faced a sharp downturn as the Trump administration's tariff policies sent shockwaves through the financial world. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) closed with a staggering loss of over 1,100 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 2,200 points. This dramatic decline reflects growing investor anxiety over the economic implications of escalating trade tensions.

The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs has left businesses and consumers alike on edge. Analysts warn that these measures could exacerbate inflationary pressures and disrupt global supply chains, further straining an already fragile economic recovery. As markets brace for potential retaliatory actions from trading partners, the road ahead remains uncertain.

This market turbulence underscores the interconnected nature of the global economy and the far-reaching consequences of policy decisions. Investors and policymakers alike will be closely watching for developments in the coming days.

Comments