The TSX is up 0.34%, while the TSX Venture Index is down 0.35% as global markets digest upbeat earnings and trade developments. U.S. indices are modestly higher, with the Nasdaq leading gains on optimism around tech and banking results, while the S&P 500 added 0.22% after strong reports from chipmakers and financials.
Commodities remain mixed: oil clawed back losses, rising over 1.7% on geopolitical risks tied to Iran, while gold steadied near $4,600 after its record run paused. Copper and natural gas are under pressure, and Bitcoin eased slightly after recent volatility.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.34%), 33,028.92
TSXV: Down (–0.35%), 1,086.54
DOW: Up (+0.06%), 49,468.5
NASDAQ: Up (+0.43%), 25,695.5
FTSE: Up (+0.02%), 10,226.09
In the headlines
- Ford & BYD Explore Battery Partnership: Ford (TSX:F) is reportedly in talks with Chinese EV giant BYD (PINL:BYDDF) to supply batteries for hybrid vehicles as the automaker pivots from slowing EV demand. BYD shares jumped on the news.
- Canada Cuts Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Canada agreed to reduce its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower tariffs on Canadian farm exports, including canola seeds, signaling a major trade shift.
Currencies
USD: Down (–0.06%), 0.7189
GBP: Down (–0.20%), 0.5364
EUR: Down (–0.11%), 0.61931
JPY: Down (–0.42%), 113.703
AUD: Up (+0.03%), 1.0744
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (–0.12%), 132,582.1
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Down (–2.66%), 5.86184
Gold: Down (–0.28%), 4,603.05
WTI: Up (+1.72%), 59.76
Natural Gas: Down (–2.65%), 3.083
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