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Weekly Market Snapshot: Mideast Tensions and Chip Selloff Rattle Global Markets (July 13–17)

  Week of July 13–17, 2026 It was a rough week to be a tech investor and a good week to own oil. Escalating conflict between the US and Iran pushed crude sharply higher and rattled global markets, while a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks dragged US and Asian indices lower. Closer to home, the Bank of Canada held its key rate steady, and the TSX—less exposed to chipmakers—held up noticeably better than its US and Asian peers. Here’s how the week broke down across every major market, and what it means for your wallet. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX Day Close Change Mon, Jul 13 35,252.72 -0.15% Wed, Jul 15 (BoC day) 35,416.20 +0.27% Thu, Jul 16 35,340.15 -0.21% Fri, Jul 17 ~35,262 -0.22% Week total (Fri-to-Fri) — ~flat (about -0.1%) The TSX had a choppy but ultimately quiet week compared with its global peers. Monday's session opened with the Strait of Hormuz blockade headlines and closed lower. Wednesday brought a relief rally after the Bank of Canada's rate hold, with financials ...
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Ancient Marks Resurface: Hawaiian Petroglyphs on Oʻahu Revealed After Years

Oʻahu’s Hidden History Emerges from the Earth

For the first time in years, a remarkable piece of Hawaiʻi’s ancient past is visible once again. Early Hawaiian petroglyphs etched into stone on the island of Oʻahu have reemerged, offering a rare glimpse into the cultural expressions of Native Hawaiians centuries ago.

These petroglyphs—rock carvings depicting human figures, animals, and symbolic motifs—were uncovered due to shifting sands and erosion near a coastal area long known to archaeologists but rarely accessible to the public. The carvings are believed to date back hundreds of years and serve as a testament to the island’s rich heritage and the spiritual and social lives of its early inhabitants.

Local historians and cultural practitioners are celebrating the reappearance, emphasizing the importance of preserving and respecting these sacred images. “These petroglyphs are not just art,” said one cultural expert. “They are messages from our ancestors, reminders of who we are and where we come from.”

Efforts are now underway to document and protect the site, ensuring that future generations can continue to learn from and honor this extraordinary window into Hawaiʻi’s past.



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