The TSX is up 0.43% while the TSX Venture Index is up 0.48%, supported by improved risk sentiment and easing inflation pressures in Canada. U.S. markets are also firmer, with the Dow rising 1.22% and the Nasdaq up 1.02% as traders look ahead to a data‑heavy week. The FTSE 100 is higher by 1.23% following gains in global equities and softer energy prices.
Oil remains a central theme, with WTI crude falling 3.38% as traders parse shifting geopolitical dynamics tied to the Iran conflict. Natural gas is modestly higher, up 0.81%. Gold is climbing 0.25% while copper is up 2.57%, reflecting a mixed commodities backdrop. Bitcoin continues its rally, gaining 1.59% in CAD terms as it extends its winning streak amid strong digital‑asset inflows.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.43%), 32,680.52
TSXV: Up (+0.48%), 1,023.03
DOW: Up (+1.22%), 47,046.00
NASDAQ: Up (+1.02%), 24,673.90
FTSE 100: Up (+1.23%), 10,359.55
In the headlines
- Meta boosts AI infrastructure spending: Meta (TSX:META) plans to spend up to 27 billion dollars on Nebius AI infrastructure, significantly expanding its compute capacity and reinforcing its commitment to large‑scale AI development.
- Bell Canada announces major data‑centre build: Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) will construct a 300‑megawatt hyperscale data centre in Saskatchewan, one of the largest planned in Canada, aimed at supporting AI, cloud, and enterprise digital workloads.
Currencies
USD: Up (+0.44%), 0.7317
GBP: Down (‑0.03%), 0.5505
EUR: Down (‑0.19%), 0.63719
JPY: Up (+0.01%), 116.428
AUD: Down (‑0.72%), 1.0363
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+1.59%), 101,367.80
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+2.57%), 5.83677
Gold: Up (+0.25%), 5,032.75
WTI :Down (‑3.38%), 94.20
Natural Gas: Up (+0.81%), 3.117
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