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Canadian stock index futures ticked up slightly on Friday, following a volatile week marked by rising U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors now shift their focus to the upcoming earnings season.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX : Up (0.6 %) 23,152.96
TSXV: Down (1.05%) 592.38
DOW:  Down (1.19%)  40,349.00
NASDAQ: Down (2.01%) 18,900.75
FTSE: Up (0.48%) 7,951.17

In the Headlines:

China has raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, marking a significant escalation in the trade standoff. The move intensifies pressure on global markets as tensions between the two countries deepen

And Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to convene a meeting with his top cabinet colleagues later in the day to discuss the threat posed by U.S. tariffs.

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The loonie is up 0.98% to $0.7289,  lagging 0.34% to $0.6340 against the Euro, and Bitcoin brings on 0.58% to $113,695.39

Commodities: (Futures)

Natural Gas: Down (3.78%), 3.425
WTI:  Up (0.39%), 60.300
Gold: Up (1.69%), 3,229.272
Copper:  Down (0.33%) 5.614

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