The TSX is up 0.04%, while the Venture Index is higher by 0.42% as investors weigh hotter-than-expected Canadian inflation data and global trade tensions. U.S. markets are under pressure, with the Dow down 0.81% and the Nasdaq off 0.62% after tariff headlines and mixed earnings outlooks.
Commodities are in focus as gold and silver hit record highs amid tariff threats, while oil clawed back losses on Iran risk concerns. Natural gas surged nearly 6%, and Bitcoin slipped over 1% following recent volatility. Currency markets saw the dollar reclaim ¥158 ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate decision.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.04%), 33,045.25
TSXV: Up (+0.42%), 1,091.13
DOW: Down (–0.81%), 48,967.0
NASDAQ: Down (–0.62%), 25,151.7
FTSE: Down (–0.60%), 10,191.79
In the headlines
- Netflix Steady Ahead of Earnings: Netflix (TSX:NFLX) shares held firm as investors await its quarterly update, with analysts watching subscriber growth and content spending trends.
- Canadian Inflation Rebounds: Inflation rose to 2.4% in December, reversing the tax holiday effect and fueling speculation about the Bank of Canada’s next move.
Currencies
USD: Up (+0.25%), 0.7200
GBP: Flat (0.00%), 0.5367
EUR: Down (–0.04%), 0.61936
JPY: Up (+0.15%), 113.786
AUD: Down (–0.07%), 1.0740
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (–1.00%), 128,859.3
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+0.45%), 5.90725
Gold: Up (+1.47%), 4,663.76
WTI: Up (+0.92%), 59.29
Natural Gas: Up (+5.96%), 3.645
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