Market Open

TSX futures pushed higher Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, easing investor anxiety following 12 days of geopolitical turmoil.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX :Up ( 0.50%) 26,742.41
TSXV: Down (0.37%) 715.97
DOW:  Up (0.66%) 43,184.00
NASDAQ: Up (1.04%) 22,303.50
FTSE: Up (0.31%) 8,784.80

In the Headlines:

 The Ontario Superior Court has approved B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu’s $6 million deal to take over leases for three former Hudson’s Bay stores in Tsawwassen Mills, Victoria’s Mayfair and Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre, laying the groundwork for her new department‑store concept with dining, entertainment, and play spaces

And Visa escaped a proposed class-action lawsuit after a U.S. judge ruled it wasn’t liable for losses tied to a scam that drained funds from Vanilla gift cards.

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The Canadian dollar skips up 0.16% to $0.7304 U.S.,  down against the Euro by 0.11% to $0.6274 and Bitcoin clips on 3.99% to 144,406.17

Commodities: (Futures)

USD –  Up (0.16%) $0.7304
GBP-  Down  (0.50%)  $0.5328
EUR – Down (0.11%) $0.6274
Bitcoin: Up (3.99%) 144,406.17
JPY: Down (0.63%) ¥105.054

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