The TSX is slightly higher, while the TSX Venture Index is also moving up, as Canadian markets try to steady themselves amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty and sharp swings in global sentiment. U.S. markets are firmer, with both the Dow and Nasdaq posting gains, even as investors remain cautious following headlines that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire could be at risk. In Europe, the FTSE 100 is sharply lower, reflecting heavier risk aversion overseas.
Commodities are mixed. Oil prices are pulling back after a strong run, while gold is rebounding as investors look for protection amid uncertainty. Copper is surging on reflation and infrastructure demand, natural gas is modestly lower, and Bitcoin is jumping sharply in Canadian‑dollar terms, continuing to benefit from risk‑on flows and momentum buying.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.07%), 33,663.50
TSXV: Up (+0.97%), 999.96
DOW: Up (+0.27%), 49,087.9
NASDAQ: Up (+1.24%), 27,977.4
FTSE 100: Down (‑1.63%), 10,190.31
In the headlines
- Palantir drops despite strong results: Palantir (NDAQ:PLTR) — the data‑analytics and AI software company — fell about 3% despite delivering a double earnings beat and raising its outlook. Investors focused on valuation concerns and near‑term spending uncertainty after the stock’s strong run.
- Cargojet earnings slide year over year: Cargojet (TSX:CJT) — Canada’s leading overnight air‑cargo carrier — reported first‑quarter net earnings of $4.1 million, sharply down from $48 million a year earlier. Higher costs and normalization of shipping demand weighed on results.
Currencies
USD: Up (+0.04%), $0.7341
GBP: Down (‑0.09%), $0.5416
EUR: Up (+0.02%), $0.62786
JPY: Up (+0.41%), ¥115.896
AUD: Down (‑0.15%), $1.0224
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+2.16%), 111,114.8
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+2.50%), 6.01279
Gold: Up (+1.17%), 4,576.87
WTI: Down (‑2.81%), 102.34
Natural Gas: Down (‑0.63%), 2.831
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