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Tariff Deadline Day: TSX Slips to 2-Week Low as Wall Street Slides and Oil Tops $93

  August 21, 2026 Today's the day: the three-day pause on Washington's 50% tariff threat on a slate of Canadian goods runs out at the end of the trading session, and as of last night nothing was signed. Add in a bond-yield-driven selloff on Wall Street, oil pushing above $93 on Middle East tensions, and gold holding near record highs, and Canadian investors have a lot to watch before the weekend. Today's snapshot: 50% Canada-U.S. tariff pause expires end of day today — no deal signed as of last night TSX closed Thursday at a two-week low as banks fell and gold miners gained Wall Street's worst day in over a week; Dow lost more than 700 points Oil near two-month highs, gold above $4,500/oz, loonie strengthening 🇨🇦 TSX: Two-Week Low as Financials Slide Canada's main index edged down to its lowest closing level since Aug. 6 on Thursday, as steep losses for the Big Five banks offset gains for resource and gold-mining shares. The pullback came even as oil prices rose, ...
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Massive Fish Die-Off Strikes Greek Tourist Port

 

In a shocking environmental event, the picturesque port city of Volos in central Greece has been inundated with thousands of dead fish. The mass die-off, which has left the waters and shores littered with rotting fish, is believed to be a consequence of recent extreme weather fluctuations.

Authorities have reported that over 100 tons of dead fish have been collected from the port and surrounding areas. The fish, primarily freshwater species, were displaced from their natural habitats by severe flooding and subsequently exposed to the salty waters of the port, leading to their demise.

The sight and stench of the decaying fish have dealt a significant blow to the local tourism industry, which relies heavily on the pristine condition of its coastal waters. Cleanup efforts are underway, with officials working tirelessly to restore the area to its former beauty.

Scientists have linked this environmental disaster to the broader impacts of climate change, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate such occurrences in the future.


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