Canadian stocks slumped on Wednesday, partially offsetting the gains from yesterday's session after new attacks in the Middle East stalled the signing of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, delaying the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Canadian market is down firmly in negative territory on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns about tensions in the Middle East, and largely contrasting reports about peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a warning that the government might intervene in the foreign exchange market at any time. Although it is yet unclear whether the Bank of Japan (BoJ)...
Canadian stocks are likely to open on a somewhat subdued note on Wednesday amid concerns about rising tensions in the Middle East.
The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday. The yen rose to 6-day highs of 185.11 against the euro, 201.98 against the Swiss franc and 115.05 against the Canadian dollar, from early lows of 186.01, 203.05 and 115.58, respectively. Against...
The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. The NZ dollar fell to a 6-day low of 0.5911 against the U.S. dollar, from Tuesday's closing value of 0.5921. Against the yen, the euro and the Australian dollar, the kiwi slid to 94.51, 1.9667 and...
Reversing the losses from yesterday's session, Canadian stocks on Tuesday surged to a new intra-day record high as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's assurances on ongoing uninterrupted negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
After opening slightly down, the Canadian market climbed higher on Tuesday and the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index hit a new all-time high, lifted by strong gains in energy, financials and materials sectors.
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday, as oil prices fell after having jumped more than 4 percent in the previous session amid ongoing uncertainty over talks between the United States and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday amid increased risk-on sentiment by the investors, as U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing U.S.-Iran talks and said he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to dial back fighting. Meanwhile,...
Canadian stocks are likely to open on a mixed note on Tuesday with investors assessing the latest developments on the geopolitical front and tracking the trend in commodity markets.
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar fell to nearly a 4-week low of 1.6132 against the euro, nearly a 3-week high of 0.9949 against the Australian dollar and a 5-day low of 1.3855 against the U.S. dollar, from early lows...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday. The Australian dollar rose to a 36-year high of 114.77 against the yen, nearly a 3-week high of 0.9949 against the Canadian dollar and a 5-day high of 1.2120 against the NZ dollar, from early lows...
Central Asia Metals PLC (CAML.L) on Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire Cygnus Metals Ltd. (CYGGF, CY5.AX, CYG.V) in a deal valued at approximately A$232 million through an all-scrip scheme of arrangement. The deal is expected to close in September 2026. Under the terms of the deal, Cygnus...
Canadian stocks slipped on Monday after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled after Iran's refusal to engage in talks following Israeli attacks on Lebanon, leaving the Strait of Hormuz blocked for oil and energy trade.
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.