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The TSX opened lower Wednesday, mirroring global caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Canadian market is also watching Oracle’s latest move in U.S. tech and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Market numbers

TSX: Down (0.39%), 29,315.23

TSXV: Down (1.87%), 876.27

DOW: Up (0.09%), 45,846.00

NASDAQ: Down (0.04%), 24,280.25

FTSE: Down (0.82%), 9,201.00

In the headlines

Oracle in talks over TikTok – Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) shares rose after reports the company is teaming with venture firm Andreessen Horowitz to secure U.S. ownership of TikTok. The bid adds fuel to ongoing debates about data security, regulation, and control of the popular app.

U.S. dollar softens before Fed decision – The greenback slipped to a two-month low as traders positioned ahead of the Fed’s policy meeting. While expectations lean toward a hold, markets are sensitive to signals on future rate cuts.

Currencies

USD: Down (0.12%), $0.7265

GBP: Down (0.15%), $0.5320

EUR: Down (0.30%), $0.6135

JPY: Down (0.20%), ¥106.393

Bitcoin: Down (0.62%), 116,108.73

(Conversion to C$1)

Commodities

Copper: Down (1.50%), 4.6413

Gold: Down (0.33%), 3,677.76

WTI: Down (0.32%), 64.43

Natural Gas: Up (1.16%), 3.149

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