Markets climbed broadly today as easing oil prices and bond yields gave investors room to buy back into risk assets, particularly tech. The Nasdaq jumped 1.25% and the Dow added 0.16%, while the TSX slipped 0.09% and the TSX Venture Index dipped 0.30%. The FTSE 100 rose 0.96%, extending the global rally.
Bitcoin surged 5.51% as it tested the $82,000 U.S. level for a third time, with tech stocks broadly benefiting as Treasury yields eased and an Asia chip rally helped investors look past a hawkish Fed tone. Oil fell 2.03% and gold slipped 0.64%, while copper gained 1.19%. Analysts noted tech valuations haven’t looked this cheap since ChatGPT’s launch, adding to the case for the rebound.
Market numbers
TSX: Down (-0.09%) 35,772.89
TSXV: Down (-0.30%) 920.34
DOW: Up (+0.16%) 51,820.8
NASDAQ: Up (+1.25%) 30,102.4FTSE 100: Up (+0.96%) 10,724.24
In the headlines
- Unitree slides 55% from peak as IPO euphoria fades: Unitree, the Chinese robotics manufacturer known for its humanoid and quadruped robots, has tumbled 55% from its post-IPO peak as early enthusiasm gives way to harsher market realities. The pullback highlights how quickly sentiment can turn for high-flying tech debuts once initial hype cools.
- Paramount, Warner Bros shares rally on merger settlement reports: Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), the media and entertainment giants, both rallied on reports that talks to settle a potential merger dispute are advancing. Investors are watching closely for signs of consolidation across the traditional media landscape.
Currencies
USD: Down (-0.21%) $0.7132
GBP: Down (-0.04%) $0.5330
EUR: Down (-0.09%) $0.62205
JPY: Up (+0.14%) ¥112.364
AUD: Down (-0.30%) $1.0007
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+5.51%) 119,797.2
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+1.19%) 6.82054
Gold: Down (-0.64%) 4,350.03
WTI: Down (-2.03%) 89.15
Natural Gas: Down (-0.31%) 2.869
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