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Weekly Market Snapshot: Records Everywhere as a Blowout Canadian Jobs Report Meets a Shock U.S. Loss

  August 8, 2026 A short, holiday-shortened week still managed to deliver record after record. The TSX, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and Europe's major indices all closed the week at or near all-time highs — even as Friday's jobs numbers told two very different stories on either side of the border. Here's everything that moved your money this week, and what to watch next. The Bottom Line The TSX capped its biggest weekly advance in about four months, closing Friday at a record 36,381.23 after Canada added a blowout 75,100 jobs in July (versus 17,800 expected). Wall Street also hit fresh records — but for the opposite reason: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, which markets read as reducing the odds of any further Fed rate hikes. Add in a fourth straight record close for European stocks, a wild swing in oil, and gold pushing toward US$4,400/oz, and it was a week where almost every major asset class ended up higher. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX's Best Week Since April Canadia...

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Your daily horoscope: December 15, 2025

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

If your financial position is not as secure as you would like it to be the events of the next 12 months will bring opportunities to boost your income to the extent that you no longer have to worry about money. It’s not a sin to be rich!

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

So many things are going right for you now that life seems like a bit of a breeze, but don’t get too pleased with yourself because there are some big challenges coming up. Prepare yourself by making sure you are on good terms with your workmates.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Your long-term success will depend to a large extent on the decisions you make over the coming week. As Mars moves into the most adventurous area of your chart you must throw off any and all self-doubt and dive headlong into the future.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

The time for talk is over and you need to get tough with someone whose negativity is holding you back. Let them know they can come with you on your new journey or they can be left behind. Either way, you’re on the march!

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

By all means push yourself and those you work with hard over the next few days but don’t forget that co-operation always works better than confrontation. Use your persuasive skills to win round those who doubt your values or your vision.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

It is of the utmost importance that you hold in your mind a clear picture of what it is you want to accomplish. There will be a lot of distractions over the next few days and the only way to deal with them is to shut them out completely.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Mars in the most creative area of your chart will rekindle an ambition that has burned low in recent months. The idea you had is still a good one and if you get serious about it this time rather than just dabble it could be a great one.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You will need to make a special effort to get along with someone who rubs you up the wrong way today but it will be worth it. It may seem as if they are being unhelpful for the fun of it but they do have some genuine concerns.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

A task may be proving tougher than you expected but if you keep pushing at the door it will open up for you eventually. What you find on the other side of that door may or may not be to your liking but that’s another story.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Don’t hold back if you have something to say – make sure everyone within earshot knows why you are less than happy with recent events. If they have any sense they will make a serious effort to change their ways. If not …

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

The cosmic clock is ticking and with Mars moving into your birth sign today it won’t be long before a new and more exciting phase begins. Act as if you can do anything and everything you please, because it won’t be long before it’s true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You may believe that your opinion is the right one but that won’t stop other people from getting up close and challenging your point of view. Yes, it’s a challenge but, no, it isn’t a declaration of war. Keep things in perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

No matter how many times in the past you have been willing to take a supporting rather than a leading role that has to change over the next few days. Don’t be afraid to step forward and present your plan for a brighter future.

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