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Daily Markets Update: Peace Deal Lifts Global Sentiment | June 15, 2026

S&P/TSX Composite (Canada) 34,937.85 +0.77% (+266 pts) Friday close | Strong week building S&P 500 (US) 7,431.46 +0.50% Tech rebounds; AI dominance continues Dow Jones Industrial Average 51,202.26 +0.70% (+354 pts) SpaceX IPO boost lifts sentiment Nasdaq Composite 25,888.84 +0.31% Tech sector stabilizing post-volatility 🔑 Key Market Drivers US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism: Markets rallied Friday after news of a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil sanctions. Oil prices tumbled—crude fell significantly—easing inflation concerns for consumers and businesses across North America. SpaceX Historic IPO: SpaceX opened at $150/share (above its $135 IPO price) and surged to $161.11—a stunning 19% first-day gain. The debut strengthened confidence in mega-cap tech and growth stocks, lifting the entire market sentiment. Canadian Dollar Softening: The loonie dipped to 0.7148 USD on Friday, down from 0.7240 USD earlier in the week. Weakness in commodity prices (especial...
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Israel Expands Evacuation Orders Following Deadly Strike on Gaza School Shelter

 

Increased Evacuations in Gaza: The Israeli military has broadened its evacuation orders in southern Gaza after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north. The strike resulted in the deaths of at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities.

Targeting Militants: Israel stated that the airstrike targeted a militant command post, killing at least 19 fighters. The military has accused Hamas and other militants of using civilian areas to launch attacks.

Humanitarian Crisis: The ongoing conflict has displaced the vast majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, many of whom have sought refuge in overcrowded shelters and tent camps.

Continued Conflict: The war, which began 10 months ago, has led to significant destruction and a staggering humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Palestinian death toll is nearing 40,000.

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