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Kospi Plunges 5%, Oil Near $106 as TSX Reopens | Daily Markets Update Oct 13

  Canadian Money Brief • Daily Markets Update • Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good morning. Canadians return from the long weekend to a lot of catching up. Asia's chip stocks were hammered overnight, oil is hovering near US$106 a barrel, and the loonie is sitting near its weakest level in 18 months. The TSX reopens today after Thanksgiving, and Wall Street's big banks kick off earnings season ahead of tomorrow's US inflation report. The Big Three Today 1. Kospi crashes 5.46% to 6,035 on a global chip and AI selloff 2. Brent settles at US$106.65, its highest close since Sept. 15, on attacks on Saudi Arabia 3. TSX reopens after Friday's 519-point jump on a shock jobs report; USD/CAD near 1.43 Canada: TSX Reopens After a Jobs Shock The Toronto Stock Exchange was closed Monday for Thanksgiving, so Friday's session is still the latest close, and it was a big one. The S&P/TSX Composite jumped 519.24 points (+1.48%) to 35,664.62 after Statistics Canada reported that t...

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Stock Market Today: World Shares Mostly Advance After Wall St Comeback from Worst Loss Since 2022

Shares were mostly higher in Asia and Europe on Friday following a patchy comeback by Wall Street from its worst loss since 2022. Here are the key highlights:

  • Asia:
    • Tokyo: The Nikkei 225 index initially gained but later slipped 0.5% to 37,667.41. Tokyo’s core consumer price index rose 2.2% in July, adding to expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise its near-zero benchmark interest rate.
    • Hong Kong: The Hang Seng edged 0.2% higher.
    • Shanghai: The Composite index edged 0.1% lower.
    • Seoul: The Kospi surged 0.9%.
    • Taiwan: The Taiex sank 3.3% after reopening following a typhoon-related closure.
  • Europe:
    • Germany: The DAX edged 0.2% higher.
    • France: The CAC 40 rose 0.8%.
  • U.S. Futures and Oil Prices:
    • U.S. futures and oil prices also saw gains.

The split performance on Wall Street saw general stocks and other previously downtrodden areas rise, while Big Tech stocks gave back some of their recent gains. Overall, markets remain volatile, influenced by global economic conditions and investor sentiment.

Remember to stay informed and consider professional advice when making investment decisions. 


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