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5 Things to Know Today: July 4, 2026

  Saturday, July 4, 2026 Here's what Canadians need to know this morning — from a strong close on Bay Street to a trade deal that's now on shakier ground, plus what to watch before the Bank of Canada's next rate call. 1. TSX Closes Sharply Higher, Loonie Slips The S&P/TSX Composite Index jumped 308.17 points, or 0.88%, to close at 35,274.84 on Thursday, July 3, as markets reopened following the Canada Day long weekend. Trading volume topped 89 million shares. Gains were broad-based, with the small-cap S&P/TSX Venture Composite up 2.61% on the day. The Canadian dollar edged lower against the U.S. dollar, with CAD/USD dipping about 0.10% to roughly 70.4 cents. Figures cross-checked against Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, and Bloomberg. 2. CUSMA Trade Deal Left in Limbo After U.S. Declines Extension The mandatory six-year review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement passed its July 1 milestone without a renewal. The U.S. Trade Representative's office confirmed Washing...
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Sabotage Disrupts France’s High-Speed Rail Network Ahead of Olympics

 

France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been targeted by malicious acts, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported that arson attacks were carried out to damage their facilities. These coordinated acts of malice have affected several high-speed TGV lines to the west, north, and east of Paris, leading to cancellations and queues at Gare Montparnasse station in the city. SNCF warns that the situation could persist for at least the entire weekend while repairs are conducted. Stay tuned for live updates as authorities investigate this disruption.

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