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Rising Tensions: Reports Hint at Possible U.S. Move Toward Iran

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran, protesters once again take to the streets of Tehran despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2026. Regional tensions have intensified as Israeli officials place the country on heightened alert amid growing speculation that the United States may be preparing to take action involving Iran. The shift comes at a moment when Iran is facing widespread domestic unrest, with demonstrations erupting across major cities and drawing international attention. Washington has issued increasingly sharp warnings to Iran’s leadership about the use of force against protesters, emphasizing that the U.S. is monitoring the situation closely. While American officials have not confirmed any operational plans, the possibility of U.S. involvement is being taken seriously by regional governments. The heightened alert follows a period of volatility mark...
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S&P/TSX Composite Slips as U.S. Markets Surge

 

In a mixed start to the week, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, dipped slightly, shedding 51.22 points to close at 21,587.88. Meanwhile, U.S. markets continued their ascent, with the Dow Jones industrial average gaining 188.94 points, reaching 38,778.10. The S&P 500 index also rose by 41.63 points to 5,473.23, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 168.14 points to 17,857.02.

Investors on both sides of the border are adjusting to recent interest rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada. While the TSX experienced some losses, optimism remains, buoyed by positive housing starts data in Montreal and Toronto.

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