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Markets Brace for BoC Decision After Brutal Friday Selloff

Canadian and global markets are attempting to stabilize this Monday morning after a punishing end to last week — and with one of the most closely watched Bank of Canada rate decisions in recent memory arriving in just two days, investors have plenty to keep them on edge. What Happened Friday Friday's selloff was sharp and broad. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 4.18% — its steepest single-day decline since April 2025 — closing at 25,709. The S&P 500 fell 2.64% to 7,383, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost roughly 695 points (−1.35%) to end at 50,866. The catalyst was a brutal rotation out of chip stocks. Broadcom had already disappointed investors mid-week by failing to raise its AI chip guidance, and the selling gathered momentum on Friday. Marvell Technology and Micron plunged approximately 16% and 13%, respectively, while Nvidia, Intel, and AMD all shed between 6% and 11%. Compounding the pain: a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report for May pushed Treas...

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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Leaves Dozens Dead

 

In a devastating incident, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in central Gaza that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. The attack resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, including 23 women and children. The school, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), was filled with civilians who had fled previous Israeli offensives and bombardments in northern Gaza.

Witnesses reported that the predawn strike hit the al-Sardi School, where families sought refuge. The victims included an old man and two children, one with a head injury. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in nearby Deir al-Balah was overwhelmed by casualties from the attack, with at least 33 dead, including 14 children and nine women. Videos circulating online showed wounded people being treated on the hospital floor, highlighting the strain on Gaza’s medical facilities.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing conflict and the toll it takes on civilians caught in the crossfire. As Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, innocent lives remain at risk, and the world watches in horror.



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