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Weekly Market Snapshot: TSX Slips 0.5% as the BoC Hikes and a Friday Tech Rout Rattles Markets (Oct 26–30)

Canadian Money Brief Weekly Market Snapshot Week of October 26–30, 2026. Published Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, but it was a brutal Friday on both sides of the border that decided the week. The S&P/TSX Composite closed at 35,620.03 , down 0.5% on the week, after a 629-point (1.74%) slide on Friday as a global tech sell-off swept through markets. Wall Street fared worse: the Nasdaq lost 2.0% on the week and finished its worst month since March 2025. Oil climbed to a six-month high, and gold sank to a one-year low. The week in five lines TSX: −0.5% on the week, +1.1% in October.   BoC: hiked to 2.50%; the Fed held at 3.75%–4.00%.   Oil: WTI at US$104.12.   Gold: briefly under US$3,900, a one-year low.   Loonie: 71.63¢ US, near a six-week high. The Scoreboard: Closing Levels, Friday, October 30 Canada Index Close Friday Week S&P/TSX Composite 35,620.03 −1.74% −0.47% United ...
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Maternal Immunization: A Crucial Aspect of Prenatal Care



Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and contagious virus that primarily affects the respiratory system, particularly in young children. It can cause symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, sneezing, and a runny or stuffy nose. While RSV is usually mild in healthy individuals, it can lead to severe respiratory problems, especially in infants and older adults. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in children under the age of one in Canada .

Health Canada has approved a new Pfizer vaccine, Abrysvo, to combat RSV. The vaccine is intended for newborns, from birth to six months of age, who would receive antibodies through maternal immunization, and for people over the age of 60 — both groups who are particularly vulnerable to RSV.

It is important to note that pregnant women are not included in the list of groups who should receive the vaccine .

If you have any concerns about RSV or the vaccine, it is best to contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle .

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