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Markets opened mixed this morning as Canadian equities slipped while U.S. benchmarks showed modest gains. The TSX is down slightly, and the Venture is also lower. In the U.S., the Dow is off marginally and the Nasdaq is weaker after yesterday’s rebound, as traders digest soft ADP jobs data and look ahead to holiday trading.

Commodities are in focus as copper surged to a fresh record on tariff concerns, while gold edged higher. Bitcoin climbed to a two-week high as crypto markets cautiously recover. Traders are also watching Canadian banks after RBC reported strong earnings and raised its dividend, signaling confidence heading into year-end.

Market numbers

TSX: Down (-0.17%), 31,049.28

TSXV: Down (-0.38%), 936.33

DOW: Down (-0.19%), 47,460

NASDAQ: Down (-0.59%), 25,451.50

FTSE: Down (-0.09%), 9,710.0

In the headlines

  • Apple Hits Record Valuation: Apple (TSX:AAPL NDAQ:AAPL) shares reached an all-time high, pushing its market value to $4.2 trillion. The rally reflects strong demand for AI-driven products and optimism for holiday sales.
  • RBC Beats Expectations: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) posted $5.5 billion in quarterly profit and raised its dividend. The results highlight resilience in Canada’s banking sector despite economic uncertainty.

Currencies

USD: Up (+0.10%), $0.7162

GBP: Down (-0.54%), $0.5386

EUR: Down (-0.21%), $0.6142

JPY: Down (-0.20%), ¥111.298

AUD: Up (+0.06%), $0.91755

Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+0.61%), 128,309.4

(Conversion to C$1)

Commodities

Copper: Up (+2.49%), 5.37467

Gold: Up (+0.36%), 4,221.18

WTI: Up (+0.82%), 59.148

Natural Gas: Up (+1.11%), 4.938

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