Skip to main content

Featured

5 Things to Know Today: "Economic D-Day" for Iran and Gold Tops $4,700

Here's what's moving Canadian wallets this Monday — from a sanctions announcement in Washington to a record run in gold. 1. The U.S. is unveiling "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran today U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a news conference this afternoon to detail what he's calling the "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran, part of a broader push to cut off the country's oil exports and its trading partners' access to the U.S. financial system. Oil had pulled back over the weekend from last week's highs above $93 Brent as traders waited for the details. What it means for you: Sanctions announcements this sweeping tend to move oil first and gas pumps second. If Brent jumps back above $90 on today's news, expect it at the pump within a few days — worth topping up before the weekend if you're due for a fill-up. 2. TSX holds near records, but Wall Street is cautious into Jackson Hole The TSX enters the week just off its r...

article

Trump Administration Reverses Controversial Visa Terminations

 

The Trump administration has reversed its abrupt decision to terminate the legal status of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States. This move follows intense scrutiny from courts and over 100 lawsuits filed by affected students. The terminations, which were linked to minor infractions or unclear reasons, had left many students fearing deportation and unable to continue their studies.

The Justice Department announced the reversal in federal court, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing a new policy for reviewing and terminating student visa records. Until this policy is finalized, the records of affected students will remain active or be reactivated. However, ICE retains the authority to terminate records for other reasons, such as unlawful activity.

This decision has brought relief to many students and universities, but uncertainty remains about the long-term implications and the scope of the reversal. The administration's initial move had sparked widespread panic and disrupted the lives of countless students, highlighting the challenges of navigating immigration policies in the U.S..

Comments