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Daily Markets Update: Nasdaq Hits Record as Yields Top 5.3%, TSX Flat, Loonie Near 70¢

  S&P/TSX 35,518.55 +0.04% S&P 500 7,773.99 +0.66% Nasdaq 27,477.31 +1.05% Brent US$100.42 -1.8% USD/CAD 1.4250 Flat US 10-yr 5.315% +3.8 bp Monday, October 5 close, with Asia’s Tuesday session. Wall Street’s tech rally pushed the Nasdaq to a fresh record on Monday even as long-term bond yields kept climbing: the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield settled at 5.315%, a new 52-week high. Canada’s TSX barely moved, with tech gains offsetting a slide in energy and financials, and Cenovus fell after unveiling a C$5.7-billion takeover of Athabasca Oil. Oil dropped nearly 2% as G7 emergency stock releases and rising Middle East exports eased supply fears, and the loonie hovered near 70 U.S. cents, close to its weakest level in about 18 months. Canada: TSX Flat as Tech Offsets Energy Index / Stock Close Change S&P/TSX Composite 35,518.55 +0.04% Shopify (SHOP) — +5.7% Athabasca Oil (ATH) — +13.5% Cenovus Energy (CVE) C$44.86 -3.0% Suncor Energy (SU) — -1.2% The TSX added 15.90 points ...

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Trump’s Financial Snapshot: A Glimpse into His Assets


As the historic trial commences, an intriguing detail has surfaced regarding Donald Trump’s financial status. In 2021, Trump disclosed a statement to the court revealing his financial condition, which included a substantial amount of $293.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. This disclosure came alongside an image of the luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort, hinting at the opulence within Trump’s property portfolio.

The revelation of such a significant cash reserve raises questions about Trump’s broader financial dealings and the assets he holds. As the trial unfolds, further insights into Trump’s economic affairs are anticipated, potentially shedding light on the complexities of his wealth.

This financial disclosure is a key piece of evidence in the trial, offering a rare peek into the private financial affairs of a figure who has consistently been at the center of public and political scrutiny.

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