The TSX is up 0.14%, while the TSX Venture is down 0.70% as global markets react to upbeat semiconductor news and shifting commodity prices. Nasdaq futures led gains earlier, buoyed by optimism around AI and chip demand after TSMC’s strong outlook, even as the S&P 500 dipped on steady inflation data.
Energy markets remain volatile: oil tumbled over 3% after signals that U.S. action on Iran is on hold, while Canadian oil stocks saw renewed interest with Suncor named a top pick by major banks. Meanwhile, silver surged past $90 in global trade as investors balanced safe-haven buying with speculative bets.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.14%), 32,916.47
TSXV: Down (–0.70%), 1,090.33
DOW: Up (+0.20%), 49,191.5
NASDAQ: Up (+1.25%), 25,757.9
FTSE: Up (+0.03%), 10,225.41
In the headlines
- Kinross Moves Ahead on U.S. Projects: Gold miner Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K) confirmed plans to advance three organic growth projects in the United States, reinforcing its long-term production strategy.
- TSMC Expands Investment Amid Profit Surge: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.(NYSE:TSM) will boost capital spending after reporting a 35% profit jump, signaling confidence in AI-driven chip demand.
Currencies
USD: Down (–0.19%), 0.7185
GBP: Up (+0.26%), 0.5368
EUR: Up (+0.14%), 0.61938
JPY: Down (–0.02%), 114.110
AUD: Down (–0.22%), 1.0749
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+0.26%), 134,879.8
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Down (–2.24%), 5.98846
Gold: Down (–0.58%), 4,599.92
WTI: Down (–3.37%), 59.56
Natural Gas: Up (+0.36%), 3.109
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