Market Open

A tip up for futures of Canada’s main stock index this morning, backed by strong metal gains, and investor eyes on the high-stakes talks in London later today continuing US- China trade talks.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX :Up ( 0.17%) 26,474.06
TSXV: Up (0.46%) 721.60
DOW:  Up (0.14%) 42,867.00
NASDAQ: Up (0.11%) 21,813.00
FTSE: Up (0.02%) 8,812.84

In the Headlines:

Two major environmental groups are backing Nova Scotia’s aggressive offshore wind expansion plan—an early endorsement that could shape the province’s next big energy and investment play.

And,DHL Express has locked out over 2,100 workers across Canada, escalating tensions in an already strained parcel delivery sector even as the company rolls out contingency plans to maintain service for more than 50,000 customers

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The Canadian holding strong to the greenback, up 0.07% to $0.7312 U.S., down against the Euro by 0.05% to $0.6401 and Bitcoin adds on a quick 1.73% to 147,265.38

Commodities: (Futures)

Natural Gas: Down (1.45%), 3.73
WTI:  Up (0.65%), 65.00
Gold: Up (0.14%), 3,314.95
Copper:  Up (0.83%) 6.12

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