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Confusion still swirls around clarity of trade policy and tariffs scheduled for next week, leaving investors quiet and markets subdued this morning.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX : Down (0.5%) 25,212.81
TSXV: Up (0.45%) 646.43
DOW:  Up (0.18%)  42,977.00
NASDAQ: Up (0.18%) 20,410.50
FTSE: Up (0.18%) 8,679.70

In the Headlines

Shell plans to grow LNG sales 4–5% annually through 2030, solidifying its dominance in the sector. Meanwhile, Canada’s first LNG export terminal is set for final cooling in April, with first shipments expected by mid-2025

And Investors are bracing for market volatility as details emerge in the coming days around the continued ​confusion surrounding Trump’s April 2 tariff rollout, with potential levies on pharmaceuticals and autos still unclear.

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The Canadian dollar continues to rise another 0.23% to $.7014 U.S.,  gaining 0.14%  to $.6497 against the  Euro.

Bitcoin sweeps up 0.69% to $125,312.16

Commodities: (Futures)

Natural Gas: Down (1.59%), 3.85
WTI:  Up (0.69%), 69.59
Gold: Up (0.49%), 3,026.65
Copper:  Down (1.87%) 6.40

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