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Daily Markets Update: Tech Selloff Deepens, TSX Holds Steady Near 35,000 — Monday, June 29, 2026

  Global equity markets closed Friday, June 27 with a familiar story: technology stocks under pressure, energy shares retreating on easing Middle East supply fears, and the Toronto Stock Exchange managing to hold its ground better than most. Here is what happened across every major market and what Canadian investors should be watching this week. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX Composite Index Close (Jun 27) Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,980 ▲ +0.4% The S&P/TSX Composite rose 0.4% on Friday to close at 34,980, supported by strength in the mining and technology sectors. Mining shares climbed on higher gold prices, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and softening expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes following the latest U.S. PCE inflation data. Canada and Japan also advanced cooperation on mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling discussions. Barrick Gold gained 1.6%, while Franco-Nevada rose 2.3%. On the tech side, Shopify surged 4.6% — backed by its Spring '26 produc...
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Tips for Getting Your Luggage First at Baggage Claim

 

While waiting for your checked luggage at the airport can feel like an eternity, there are a few tricks you can try to improve your chances of having your bag pop out early. Although there’s no guaranteed method, these strategies might give you an advantage:

  1. Travel Business or First Class: Passengers who fly in business or first class often receive better service, including the perk of their luggage being among the first to arrive at baggage claim. If you have the opportunity to upgrade, consider it for a smoother baggage experience.

  2. Frequent Flyer Status: Airlines offer priority baggage services to frequent flyers with elite status tiers. If you fall into this category, make sure the agent affixes a priority tag to your bag during check-in. While these bags are technically supposed to be offloaded before others, it’s not always guaranteed.

  3. Gate Check Your Bag: Arrive at the gate early and ask to gate check your bag. This means you’ll bring your suitcase through security and it will be loaded last onto the plane. Sometimes, this results in your bag being among the first to appear at baggage claim.

  4. Last One In, First One Out: If you’re checking your bag, consider doing so as late as possible. Bags loaded into the cargo hold last are often the first to be unloaded. However, keep in mind that the loading order isn’t always predictable.

  5. Get a “Fragile” Sticker: When checking in, request a “fragile” sticker for your bag. Representatives at the counter can affix this sticker, which might prioritize your luggage for early retrieval.

Remember, even if you follow these tips, there are no guarantees. However, you can also use technology to keep track of your bag’s whereabouts. Attach trackers like Apple AirTags or Tiles to your luggage, or check if the airline uses RFID tracking to monitor your bag’s journey from the cargo hold to the baggage claim.

Lastly, make sure to remove old bag tags from your suitcase before checking it in, but leave your personal tag with contact information and address. Safe travels!

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