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The World Cup Promised $3.8 Billion — Here's What Canada Actually Got

       Monday July 13, 2026 FIFA promised Canada a $3.8-billion economic windfall for hosting the 2026 World Cup. Two weeks into play in Toronto, the receipts tell a very different story — and there's a lesson in it for anyone thinking a "big event" boost is coming to their city, their rental property, or their business. The Billion-Dollar Bill Came First Before a single ball was kicked, Canadian taxpayers were already on the hook. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, governments across the country will spend roughly $1.07 billion hosting the 2026 tournament. Toronto alone budgeted $380 million to host six matches at BMO Field. British Columbia's tab for Vancouver's seven matches at BC Place came in even higher, at about $578 million. Ottawa is chipping in $473 million of that total — including $220 million in direct grants to Toronto and B.C., plus another $145 million earmarked for security costs during the tournament. Net of federal help, Toronto and B...
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Market Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions

 

Wall Street surged early today, driven by a mix of corporate earnings reports and geopolitical developments. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has led to a significant spike in oil prices, with U.S. benchmark crude oil rising by $2.10 to $76.83 per barrel and Brent crude increasing by $2.05 to $80.12 per barrel.

The unexpected airstrike, which Iran and Hamas attribute to Israel, has heightened tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting global oil supplies. This geopolitical uncertainty, combined with anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, has created a volatile yet optimistic market environment.

Global stocks have also seen gains, with major indexes in Europe and Asia closing higher. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, expected later today, which could provide further direction for the markets.


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