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FIFA World Cup 2026 & Your Wallet: How to Cash In Right Now

  The biggest sporting event in history is happening right now in Canada. Here's what it means for your money — whether you own property, rent, or just want to watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Canadian soil on June 12 — and whether you've been following the matches or not, this tournament is already leaving a mark on Canadian wallets. Toronto and Vancouver are hosting games through July 19, and the economic ripple effects are very real: in hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and yes, your tax return. If you're a homeowner — especially in Toronto or the GTA — there's still time to benefit. And if you're simply a Canadian taxpayer, it's worth knowing exactly what this tournament is costing us, and what we're getting back. Here's everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup and your money. The Big Picture: What This Tournament Is Worth to Canada FIFA projects that hosting the World Cup will contribute up to CAD $3.8 billion in eco...

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Wall Street Rises as Earnings Pour In and Jobs Data Looms

 

U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday morning, signaling a potentially record-breaking session as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and braced for key economic data later this week.

  • S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, building on a streak of five consecutive all-time closing highs.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up 0.2%.
  • Nasdaq 100 futures led gains with a 0.5% increase, driven by strength in tech stocks.

This week marks a pivotal moment for markets, with the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting kicking off and the JOLTS job openings report for June expected later today. These will culminate in Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the labor market.

Meanwhile, earnings season continues to dominate headlines:

  • Spotify and UnitedHealth disappointed investors with weaker-than-expected results.
  • Boeing and Starbucks are under scrutiny for signs of turnaround and tariff impact.
  • Tech giants Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are set to report later this week.

Adding to the market’s complexity is President Trump’s looming deadline for international trade deals, which could trigger blanket tariffs if unmet. Despite these uncertainties, optimism around a potential extension to the U.S.-China trade truce has buoyed stocks like Nvidia, which surged after news of a massive chip order from TSMC.

With consumer confidence and home price data also on deck, investors are navigating a week packed with catalysts that could reshape market momentum.


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