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A boost in commodity prices held investors at bay this morning and markets steady while clarity on impending U.S. tariffs and key economic data is due out later in the day.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX : Down (0.04%) 25,151.00
TSXV: Up (0.37%) 640.42
DOW:  Up (0.05%)  42,768.00
NASDAQ: Down (0.29%) 20,058.25
FTSE: Up (0.19%) 8,682.20

In the Headlines

A new poll suggests that Canadians are growing less concerned about job losses tied to a potential trade war, marking a shift in economic sentiment. As fears subside, market confidence could see a boost, with businesses and investors reassessing risk in key sectors.

And a Toronto lawyer is facing allegations of “wash trading” – trading shares between two accounts controlled by the same person, as the BC Securities Commission launches a case that could have major implications for market oversight. The charges raise fresh concerns about regulatory enforcement and the tactics used behind closed doors in corporate finance.

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The Canadian dollar down 0.10% to $.6976 U.S.,  also down  0.19% to $.6495 against the Euro.
Bitcoin dips 2.11% to $121,944.55

Commodities: (Futures)

Natural Gas: Up (1.42%), 3.91
WTI:  Up (0.55%), 70.04
Gold: Up (1.80%), 3,074.88
Copper:  Up (0.19%) 6.35

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