https://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:14 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3659009Higher Canadian and U.S. futures and firm European stocks amid signs of de-escalation in tensions in the Middle East point to a positive start on Bay Street Tuesday morning. In addition to following the developments on the geopolitical front, investors will be looking ahead to the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision due on Wednesday.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3659009Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:36:17 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658766Canadian stocks posted marginal gains on Monday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's reassurance on U.S.-Iran peace talks along with reports of Iran's preparations for a prolonged war with Israel.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658766Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:29:26 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658726Despite paring some early gains, the Canadian market remains firmly up in positive territory a little past noon on Monday thanks to strong gains in energy, materials and technology sectors. The mood in the market is positive amid hopes of a potential de-escalation in the wider U.S.-Iran war after Iran said its first wave of attacks on Israel had ended.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658726Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:33:12 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658670Canadian shares are likely to turn in a mixed performance on Monday with investors following Middle East news and reacting to the trend in the commodities markets. Iran-Israel strikes could weigh on sentiment and limit market's upside.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658670Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:46:20 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658436Reversing the gains from yesterday's session, Canadian stocks plunged on Friday amid expectations of tighter monetary policy for an extended period following jobs data releases in Canada and the U.S. In addition, traders resorted to profit taking from yesterday's surge.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658436Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:32:59 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658408Canadian stocks tumbled on Friday as stronger-than-expected Canadian and U.S. jobs data raised concerns the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates at elevated levels for a longer duration.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658408Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:53:09 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658361Canadian stocks are likely to open with a negative bias on Friday amid concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East, and on reports Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire agreement with Israel. Investors will also be reacting to Canadian and U.S. jobs data for the month of May.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658361Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:08:01 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658333The Japanese yen weakened against most major currencies in the European session on Friday, traders are skeptical that the BoJ would raise interest rates in the policy meeting on June 16. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658333Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:29:31 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658317The antipodean currencies such as the Australia and the New Zealand dollars weakened against their major currencies in the Asian session on Friday, as traders remain cautious amid mixed signals from the U.S.-Iran peace talks after news of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah emphatically rejecting the terms of a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and said it would not withdraw troops from the country, throwing the future of the wider Middle East truce into an abyss. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658317Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:33:31 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658160Reversing the slump from yesterday's session, Canadian stocks soared on Thursday amid rising expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East after Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew the ceasefire. Separately, the U.S. and Iran confirmed the continuation of peace talks to resolve hostilities.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658160Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:27:46 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658134The Canadian stock market's benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed to a new record high Thursday morning, rebounding strongly from previous session's setback. The mood in several markets across the globe turned a bit positive following Israel and Lebanon agreeing to renew their fragile ceasefire after days of intensified attacks in southern Lebanon.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658134Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:08:22 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658065Canadian stocks are likely to open on a mixed note Thursday morning with investors focusing geopolitical news. While news about Lebanon and Israel agreeing to implement ceasefire is likely to aid sentiment, concerns about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East due to strikes by U.S. and Iranian forces could hurt, forcing investors to stay cautious.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658065Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:14:55 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658047The euro strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following the announcement of a truce in Lebanon, despite the release of weak Eurozone retail sales report. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658047Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:00 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658025The euro strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3658025Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:57:26 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657996The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as investor mood was negatively impacted by the escalation of international trade and the conflicts in the Middle East.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657996Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:19:45 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657818Canadian 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657818Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:26:53 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657775The 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657775Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:45:35 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657714The 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657714Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:37 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657713Canadian stocks are likely to open on a somewhat subdued note on Wednesday amid concerns about rising tensions in the Middle East.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657713Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:14:48 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657665The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657665Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:43:33 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657535The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657535Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:41:35 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657442Reversing 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657442Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:00 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657422After 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657422Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:39:22 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657362The 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657362Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:33:13 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657344Canadian 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657344Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:46 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657089Canadian 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.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657089Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:58 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657060After a flat start, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory on Monday, weighed down by rising uncertainty about a U.S.-Iran peace deal amid reports Iran will likely stop communicating with the United States. Higher oil prices stoked inflation concerns and raised worries about possible monetary tightening by central banks.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3657060Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:33:54 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656973The Canadian market may move up a bit Monday morning as energy stocks are likely to find support thanks to rising oil prices. Worries about Middle East tensions and continued uncertainty about U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal could limit market's upside.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656973Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:45:20 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656819The U.S. dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Monday, as traders remain optimistic about a permanent end to the Middle East war despite some pricking points on discussions to reach a potential deal to end the war and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656819Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:08:44 GMThttps://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656644Canadian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors welcomed the developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war. However, today's economic data release, technically indicating the economy is in recession, held traders back from big moves which capped the gains.https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3656644Fri, 29 May 2026 20:36:48 GMT