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Markets Rally on Iran Peace Hopes and SpaceX's Historic IPO

Global markets were broadly higher on Friday as two big stories dominated trading: growing optimism that the United States and Iran are close to a peace deal, and the long-awaited Nasdaq debut of SpaceX — the largest initial public offering in history. Oil prices fell sharply on the geopolitical news, which helped ease inflation fears and gave stocks an additional lift heading into the weekend. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX The S&P/TSX Composite Index is trading higher Friday, building on Thursday's recovery after a volatile stretch tied to Middle East tensions. The TSX shed roughly 0.8% on Wednesday, touching a three-week low near 34,151, as U.S.–Iran hostilities escalated and the Bank of Canada held its key rate steady at 2.25% — as widely expected. Thursday's session reversed some of those losses as Trump called off a planned strike and signalled a deal was within reach, pushing TSX futures higher. Energy stocks remain in focus: with oil now retreating, Canadian producers like Cenov...

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Investigation Continues in Trump Assassination Attempt Case

 

After conducting over 100 interviews, searching the suspect’s home and vehicle, and gaining access to his cellphone, FBI investigators are still searching for the motive behind the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. 

The Pennsylvania State Police clarified that they were not responsible for securing the area where the gunman opened fire from a rooftop during a campaign rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated domestic violent extremist, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices.

Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security has warned about the potential for “follow-on” or “retaliatory” acts in response to this assassination attempt. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are focusing on understanding what drove the suspect to commit such a brazen act.

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