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Oil Swings, Records Fall, and Bank Earnings Roll In: Markets Update — May 28, 2026

  Thursday is shaping up to be an eventful one for markets. A sharp rebound in oil prices — triggered by fresh U.S. military strikes in Iran overnight — is rattling futures this morning, even as Wall Street closed at fresh records on Wednesday. Here in Canada, the TSX pulled back sharply, weighed down by energy-sector volatility and mixed signals from the big banks. Traders are also keeping a close eye on two major U.S. data releases due today: April PCE inflation and the Q1 GDP second estimate. Canada The TSX had a rough Wednesday. The S&P/TSX Composite shed 241.82 points — roughly 0.70% — to close at 34,412.05, as energy stocks were dragged lower by falling crude prices. The loonie dipped slightly as well, with the Canadian dollar trading at 72.29 cents U.S., compared with 72.40 cents the day before. It's a big week for Canadian bank earnings, and results so far have been mixed but largely solid. Bank of Nova Scotia and BMO Financial Group both reported stronger second-quar...
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Gaza Ceasefire Crucial to Preventing Iranian Retaliation, Say Officials

 

In a high-stakes geopolitical scenario, Iranian officials have emphasized that only a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, resulting from anticipated talks this week, could prevent Iran from directly retaliating against Israel. The backdrop for this tension is the alleged assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil, an incident attributed to Israel. While Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement, Iran has vowed a severe response.

The U.S. Navy has deployed warships and a submarine to the Middle East to bolster Israeli defenses, and diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. A senior Iranian security official stated that Iran, along with its allies such as Hezbollah, would launch a direct attack if the Gaza talks fail or if Israel prolongs negotiations. However, the exact timeline for Iran’s response remains undisclosed.

With the risk of a broader Middle East conflict heightened by recent events, Iran has engaged in intense dialogue with Western countries and the United States to calibrate its retaliation strategy. The sensitivity of the matter has led all sources to speak on condition of anonymity.

As the world watches, the outcome of the Gaza ceasefire talks—scheduled to begin in either Egypt or Qatar—could significantly impact regional stability. The hope is that any Iranian response will be timed in a way that does not harm the prospects of achieving a ceasefire. However, the situation remains fluid, and observers are closely monitoring developments.

In the words of White House spokesperson John Kirby, “Something could happen as soon as this week by Iran and its proxies… If something does happen, the timing of it could certainly well have an impact on these talks we want to do on Thursday.”

While the path forward remains uncertain, the international community awaits the outcome of negotiations, hoping for a resolution that averts further conflict in the region


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