Canadian stocks are likely to open on a somewhat subdued note on Wednesday amid concerns about rising tensions in the Middle East.
Iran launched ballistic missiles in the Gulf region and U.S. retaliated by striking Qeshm Island, which directly blocks the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, is also the base of the IRGC's network of underground facilities and defensive positions across the island.
Descartes Systems Group and Transcontinental Inc. are scheduled to announce their quarterly results this afternoon.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.