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Daily Markets Update: Hot U.S. CPI Rattles Tech, Kospi Crashes 7.6%, TSX Slides 1.1% (Oct. 15)

  Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Canadian Money Brief | Daily Markets Update A hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report turned Wednesday into a risk-off day, and the damage spread overnight to Asia, where South Korea's Kospi crashed 7.6% and triggered a market-wide circuit breaker. Here is where Canada, the U.S. and the world's other major markets stand this morning. Today's Headlines U.S. CPI hit 3.7% in September (3.6% expected, 3.4% in August), with core inflation at 2.6%. The Nasdaq fell 1.88% and the S&P 500 lost 1.11%. The TSX fell 1.11% to 35,584.46 , ending a three-day winning streak as materials plunged 4.33%. Asia sold off hard on AI valuation fears: Kospi -7.57% (seventh straight loss), Nikkei -4.90%. The loonie sits near an 18-month low at about 70.1 US cents as Fed-hike bets rise. Brent closed at US$106.06 and gold slid to a one-week low near US$4,084. Canada: TSX Ends Three-Day Win Streak The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 399.52 points, or 1.11%, to...

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Final Countdown: Harris and Trump Make Last Push as Election Day Nears

 

With just six days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is reaching its climax. Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states, aiming to sway undecided voters and solidify their support base.

Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, emphasizing her plans to reduce living costs and restore abortion rights protections. She has been campaigning in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, highlighting her commitment to addressing the needs of working families.

Trump, on the other hand, is appealing to religious voters and emphasizing his stance on immigration. He has been holding rallies in North Carolina and Wisconsin, where he continues to draw large crowds. Trump's campaign has faced criticism over recent racist remarks made by a comedian at one of his rallies, but he remains undeterred in his efforts to energize his base.

Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots. The outcome of this election will hinge on voter turnout and the efficiency of the vote-counting process. As Election Day approaches, both candidates are making their final appeals to voters, hoping to secure a victory on November 5.

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