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Futures for the TSX rose Thursday, supported by strength in metal prices, as investors weighed earnings from Wall Street’s top tech companies.

Market Numbers:

TSX : Up (0.21%) 25,473.29
TSXV: Up (0.68%) 613.59
DOW:  Down (0.31%)  44,713.52
NASDAQ: Down (0.51%) 19,632.32
FTSE: Up (0.63%) 8,611.35

In the Headlines

The U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, following three consecutive cuts last year, signaling a more measured stance as policymakers assess inflation trends and potential shifts in fiscal policy under President Donald Trump.

And a survey of 250 Canadian business leaders, found eight in 10 want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response if the United States delivers on its tariff threats this week

Currencies Update

Canadian dollar dips 0.0624 cents to $0,6937 U.S , drops $0.02239 cents against the Euro to $0.6654 and Bitcoin advances by 4200 dollars. -4,213.78 (2.87%) $151,018.53

Commodities

Natural Gas: Down (10.73%), 3.16
WTI:  Down (0.33%), 72.38
Gold: Up (0.89%), 2,784.00
Copper Down (0.33%) 5.8424

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