Economy

Why is the stock market ignoring the war in Iran?

Markets ignore risks (war, inflation, debt) because decades of intervention condition investors to believe sell-offs always trigger rescue.

Markets jolt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship, reviving fears over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. seizes Iranian flagged commercial vessel, sharply escalating tensions and raising doubts that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen.
TSX rises as Scotiabank and BMO deliver strong earnings. Nvidia enters earnings week under pressure while oil, gold and bitcoin remain in focus.

Market Open: Tesla Rebounds Ahead of Earnings, Mining Updates Hit Canada | Apr 20th

TSX rises as Tesla rebounds ahead of earnings. Oil jumps on renewed Iran tensions, Agnico consolidates Finland assets, and B2Gold reports fire damage.
TSX slips as Meta reaches a $17B settlement, AMD climbs on AI optimism, Dick's Sporting Goods tumbles, and Bitcoin holds above C$108K.

Market Open: Netflix Sinks on Outlook, Nvidia’s Historic Run Breaks | Apr 17th

Markets rebound sharply as oil plunges. Netflix drops 10% on weak outlook, Nvidia’s historic rally snaps, gold rebounds, and Bitcoin surges over 1%.
TSX rises as Scotiabank and BMO deliver strong earnings. Nvidia enters earnings week under pressure while oil, gold and bitcoin remain in focus.

Market Open: Allbirds Explodes on AI Pivot, Rogers Expands Satellite Reach | Apr 16th

TSX edges higher as Allbirds explodes on an AI pivot, Stellantis partners with Microsoft, Rogers expands satellite service, oil rises and gold rebounds.
TSX rises as Scotiabank and BMO deliver strong earnings. Nvidia enters earnings week under pressure while oil, gold and bitcoin remain in focus.

Market Open: Netflix Climbs Ahead of Earnings, Aurora Cannabis Expands | Apr 15th

TSX and TSXV rise as risk appetite improves. Netflix climbs ahead of earnings, Aurora Cannabis buys Safari Flower, oil and gold dip, and markets…
TSX rises as Scotiabank and BMO deliver strong earnings. Nvidia enters earnings week under pressure while oil, gold and bitcoin remain in focus.

Market Open: Oracle Soars on AI Tools, Goldman Slips Despite Trading Record | Apr 14th

TSX and TSXV rise as Oracle jumps 13% on new AI tools. Nasdaq extends winning streak, oil climbs, gold rebounds, and Goldman slips despite…

U.S. Navy begins Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran talks collapse, roiling global markets

The U.S. Navy began enforcing a blockade affecting the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Iran peace talks collapsed, escalating tensions.
TSX rises as Scotiabank and BMO deliver strong earnings. Nvidia enters earnings week under pressure while oil, gold and bitcoin remain in focus.

Market Open: Oil Rallies on Iran Blockade Fears, GFL Expands Waste Platform | Apr 13th

Markets split as oil jumps over 6%. TSX rises, Dow falls, GFL buys Secure Waste Infrastructure, gold slips, gas climbs, and Bitcoin holds steady.

CPI, oil and a fragile ceasefire put investors at a crossroads

March CPI is the first reading to reflect the Iran oil shock, forcing investors to reassess whether inflation is easing—or for Fed rate cuts.
TSX slips as Meta reaches a $17B settlement, AMD climbs on AI optimism, Dick's Sporting Goods tumbles, and Bitcoin holds above C$108K.

Market Open: CoreWeave Jumps on Meta Deal, MTY Posts Solid Q1 Profit | Apr 10th

TSX slips as TSXV rises. CoreWeave jumps on a $21B Meta deal, MTY reports Q1 profit, copper rallies, oil climbs, and Bitcoin pushes higher.