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Canadian Money Brief – June 1, 2026: Markets Kick Off June on a High Note

  Markets Kick Off June on a High Note A strong finish to May carries momentum into the first trading session of June, with tech leading the charge and a major Berkshire deal grabbing headlines. At a Glance — Friday May 29 Close (Most Recent Confirmed) Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,769 +0.73% S&P 500 7,580 +0.22% Dow Jones 51,032 +0.72% Nasdaq Composite 26,973 +0.20% CAD/USD 0.7249 –0.06% WTI Crude Oil US$87.36/bbl –1.73% Gold US$4,574/oz –0.42% Sources: Yahoo Finance, Trading Economics. Closing data as of May 29, 2026. June 1 intraday data referenced in body. May Goes Out on a High North American markets wrapped up May in fine form. All three major U.S. indexes — the S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq — finished Friday at record closing highs, capping a month that saw the tech-heavy Nasdaq surge roughly 8% and the S&P 500 gain around 5%. The TSX also had a solid run, closing above the 34,700 mark on Friday, supported by a rebound in financials and ...

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Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Marred by Controversial Remarks


Former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday took a controversial turn as several speakers made crude and racist remarks. The event, intended to bolster support for Trump's presidential campaign, saw speakers targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent figures with offensive language.


Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made derogatory comments about Latinos and Puerto Ricans, while radio host Sid Rosenberg likened the rally to a Nazi event.  Trump's speech focused on his plans to halt illegal immigration and deport migrants, drawing cheers from the crowd. The rally has sparked widespread criticism and comparisons to historical fascist gatherings.

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