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Markets Today: TSX Reopens After Canada Day as Global Chip Selloff Hits Asia and Weighs on Wall Street

  July 2, 2026 The Bottom Line: Canadian markets reopen today after the Canada Day holiday, picking up from a Toronto Stock Exchange that closed at a record-adjacent 34,856.99 on Tuesday. U.S. stocks eked out a mixed finish Wednesday as investors trimmed AI-related winners heading into the holiday-shortened week. Overnight, a fresh selloff in semiconductor stocks slammed South Korea's Kospi and spilled into Japan, while oil slid to its lowest level since before the Middle East conflict began. The loonie is holding steady near 1.42 to the U.S. dollar. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX Reopens Today After Canada Day Closure The Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, and Montréal Exchange were closed Wednesday for the Canada Day holiday and resume regular trading hours this morning. The last confirmed close came Tuesday, June 30, when the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 33.17 points, or 0.10%, to finish at 34,856.99 — a fresh high for the index as investors digested stronger-than-expected Ca...
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Markets Surge on Positive U.S. Retail Data


The stock markets opened with a bang today as both the TSX and the S&P 500 reached record highs, buoyed by encouraging U.S. retail data.

The S&P 500 climbed by 1.2%, closing at 5,308.15, while the TSX Composite Index rose by 41.42 points to settle at 22,284.76. This surge was driven by strong performances in the technology and utility sectors, reflecting investor optimism following a favorable U.S. retail sales report.

The U.S. retail data showed a robust increase in consumer spending, which has been a key indicator of economic health. This positive sentiment was further bolstered by lower-than-expected inflation figures, providing a double dose of good news for the markets.

Kathrin Forrest, an equity investment specialist at Capital Group, noted, "It’s been a really constructive day for equities, certainly in North America. The technology sector, in particular, ended the week with a strong rally, led by semiconductor companies".

As investors continue to digest these positive economic indicators, the outlook for the markets remains optimistic. The combination of strong retail sales and manageable inflation suggests a resilient economy, which is likely to keep the markets buoyant in the near term.


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