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  August 4, 2026 Here's what's moving your money today — a strike that's officially over, mortgage rates holding their line, a small break at the pumps, and a tariff clock that's ticking louder. 1. WestJet and its flight attendants reached a deal — the strike is over WestJet and CUPE Local 8125 announced a tentative agreement on August 3, ending the operational shutdown that grounded most of WestJet's mainline fleet after roughly 4,400 flight attendants walked out August 2. The airline had cancelled hundreds of flights and stranded thousands of travellers over the long weekend before the deal was reached. What it means for you: If you had a WestJet booking affected by the disruption, you're still entitled to a refund or rebooking. WestJet's fee-free change/cancel window for bookings made through the disruption period is also still in effect — check your confirmation email for the exact terms before you call in. 2. Mortgage rates are holding steady — for now...