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Fed Decision Day: Oil Tops $108, Bond Yields Hit a 19-Year High — What It Means for Your Money

  All eyes are on Washington today. The Federal Reserve wraps up its two-day policy meeting this afternoon, and markets are pricing in roughly a 90–93% chance of a 25-basis-point hike — what would be the first rate increase of this cycle, as energy-driven inflation forces central banks around the world to reverse course. It comes after a rough session on both sides of the border: the TSX slipped to a one-week low, Wall Street logged its sixth decline in seven sessions, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield touched 5.04% — its highest level since 2007 — as oil held near four-month highs above $107 a barrel. Here's what moved markets overnight, and what today's decision could mean for your mortgage, your grocery bill, and your portfolio. 🇨🇦 TSX: Second Straight Decline The S&P/TSX Composite closed Tuesday at 35,582.07 , down 120.46 points (-0.34%) — its second straight losing session and lowest close in about a week. Energy was the lone bright spot as crude prices surged,...

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Cardinals Enter Seclusion for Papal Conclave Amid Historic Anticipation

In a solemn and time-honored tradition, cardinals from around the world have entered seclusion ahead of the highly anticipated conclave to elect the next pope. Taking place within the Vatican's historic Sistine Chapel, the gathering marks a pivotal moment for the Roman Catholic Church as it seeks new leadership following the resignation of Pope Francis.

The secretive nature of the conclave is designed to ensure a prayerful and undistracted environment, allowing cardinals to carefully deliberate on the future of the Church. All forms of external communication are strictly prohibited, reinforcing the gravity and sanctity of the process.

As speculation swirls regarding possible successors, Catholics and observers around the globe await the famous white smoke that will signal the election of a new pontiff. Until then, the world watches as history unfolds within the sacred walls of the Vatican.



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