The TSX is down 0.40%, while the TSX Venture Index is up 0.10%, as Canadian markets trade mixed amid renewed pressure on global equities and ongoing uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and trade disruptions. U.S. markets are weaker, with the Dow down 0.79% and the Nasdaq off 1.19%, as investors pull back after a recent rally and reassess risk following fresh geopolitical headlines. The FTSE 100 is also lower, reflecting cautious sentiment across Europe.
Commodities remain volatile. Oil is higher again, up nearly 3%, as supply concerns persist and markets digest another wave of conflict‑related disruptions. Gold is sliding for a tenth straight session, down more than 1%, as traders raise cash and adjust rate expectations. Copper is weaker on global growth concerns, while natural gas is modestly lower. Bitcoin is down just under 1% in Canadian‑dollar terms after recent strength, as crypto markets cool alongside broader risk assets.
Market numbers
TSX: Down (‑0.40%), 31,757.86
TSXV: Up (+0.10%), 931.25
DOW: Down (‑0.79%), 45,839.7
NASDAQ: Down (‑1.19%), 23,954.3
FTSE 100: Down (‑0.89%), 9,858.19
In the headlines
- Strategy adds Bitcoin as stock gains: Strategy (NDAQ:MSTR) — the enterprise‑software company that has become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin — saw its shares rise after founder Michael Saylor disclosed a fresh US$76‑million Bitcoin purchase. The company also outlined a new long‑term price target for 2026, reinforcing its aggressive crypto‑focused capital strategy.
- Tesla jumps on Terafab joint venture: Tesla (TSX:TSLA) — the electric‑vehicle and clean‑energy company led by Elon Musk — gained after unveiling plans for a Terafab joint‑venture project. The initiative is aimed at expanding manufacturing scale and reducing costs, as Tesla looks to maintain its edge in EV production and future autonomous platforms.
- Dollarama posts stronger Q4 results, hikes dividend: Dollarama (TSX:DOL) — Canada’s largest dollar‑store retailer — reported higher fourth‑quarter profit and sales and announced an increase to its quarterly dividend. The company benefited from resilient consumer demand and continued expansion of its store network.
Currencies
USD: Down (‑0.21%), $0.7271
GBP: Up (+0.23%), $0.5437
EUR: Up (+0.18%), $0.62857
JPY: Up (+0.12%), ¥115.563
AUD: Up (+0.57%), $1.0459
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (‑0.68%), 96,756.4
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Down (‑1.41%), 5.43027
Gold: Down (‑1.24%), 4,351.94
WTI Crude: Up (+2.75%), 93.50
Natural Gas: Down (‑0.27%), 2.924
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