The TSX is down slightly, off 0.08%, while the TSX Venture Index is lower by 0.66%, as Canadian markets lag a broader global rebound tied to optimism around potential de‑escalation in the Middle East. U.S. equities are leading the recovery, with the Dow up 0.83% and the Nasdaq jumping 1.37%, as reports suggest President Trump is seeking an end to the conflict. London’s FTSE 100 is also higher, gaining more than 1%, reflecting improving global risk sentiment.
Commodities are once again driving the macro narrative. Oil prices are surging, up more than 3%, as crude holds above the $95 level despite hopes of diplomacy. Gold is rebounding strongly, up nearly 1.5%, as investors balance safe‑haven demand with a softer U.S. dollar. Copper is higher, natural gas is surging more than 4%, and Bitcoin is modestly higher in Canadian‑dollar terms as risk assets rally on easing war fears.
Market numbers
TSX: Down (‑0.08%), 31,934.94
TSXV: Down (‑0.66%), 908.98
DOW: Up (+0.83%), 45,578.0
NASDAQ: Up (+1.37%), 23,235.2
FTSE 100: Up (+1.16%), 10,191.78
In the headlines
- Nvidia invests in Marvell, launches AI partnership: Nvidia (TSX:NVDA), the world’s leading AI‑chip and GPU designer, is investing $2 billion in Marvell Technology (NDAQ:MRVL), a semiconductor company specializing in data‑center networking and custom silicon. The partnership strengthens Nvidia’s AI ecosystem by improving high‑speed connectivity and infrastructure for large‑scale AI workloads.
- McCormick expands portfolio with Unilever brand deal: McCormick (NYSE:MKC), the global spice and flavouring giant, is acquiring several food brands from Unilever (NYSE:UL), expanding its already extensive lineup of consumer staples. The deal reinforces McCormick’s strategy to grow through branded food acquisitions with steady demand and pricing power.
Currencies
USD: Down (‑0.06%), $0.7177
GBP: Down (‑0.50%), $0.5419
EUR: Down (‑0.50%), $0.62350
JPY: Down (‑0.35%), ¥114.326
AUD: Down (‑0.40%), $1.0441
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+0.34%), 93,351.6
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+0.97%), 5.56813
Gold: Up (+1.45%), 4,576.55
WTI Crude: Up (+3.19%), 96.90
Natural Gas: Up (+4.12%), 2.956
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