The TSX is up 0.54%, while the TSX Venture Index is sharply higher by 3.07%, as Canadian markets advance alongside renewed strength in technology and growth stocks. U.S. markets are also moving higher, with the Dow up 0.09% and the Nasdaq extending its rally, up 0.30%, marking a ninth consecutive winning session as traders shake off recent war jitters. In contrast, the FTSE 100 is slightly lower, reflecting more cautious sentiment in Europe.
Commodities are supportive of risk appetite. Oil prices are climbing again, up nearly 3%, as investors balance optimism around Iran talks with ongoing supply uncertainty. Gold is rebounding strongly, up 0.85%, as traders position ahead of macro data and shifting geopolitical signals. Copper is rising on growth optimism, natural gas is also higher, and Bitcoin is slipping modestly in Canadian‑dollar terms after recent gains.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.54%), 33,879.24
TSXV: Up (+3.07%), 1,022.68
DOW: Up (+0.09%), 48,278.6
NASDAQ: Up (+0.30%), 25,513.1
FTSE 100: Down (‑0.11%), 10,604.79
In the headlines
- Oracle surges to lead the S&P 500 on AI push: Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), the enterprise‑software and cloud‑infrastructure company, jumped 13% to become the S&P 500’s top performer after unveiling new AI tools. Investors reacted positively to signs that Oracle’s AI backlog and cloud momentum are translating into accelerating growth.
- Goldman Sachs slips despite record equities trading: Goldman Sachs (TSX:GS), the global investment bank, fell 2% even after posting record equities‑trading revenue. The stock moved lower as investors focused on broader margin pressure and uncertainty around deal‑making and capital markets activity.
Currencies
USD: Up (+0.44%), $0.7277
GBP: Down (‑0.14%), $0.5361
EUR: Up (+0.04%), $0.61685
JPY: Down (‑0.01%), ¥115.585
AUD: Down (‑0.15%), $1.0203
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (‑0.34%), 102,424.4
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+1.36%), 604.16
Gold: Up (+0.85%), 4,780.57
WTI Crude: Up (+2.97%), 92.00
Natural Gas: Up (+1.73%), 2.652
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