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TSX Closed for Victoria Day — What Moved Markets Before the Long Weekend

  A global bond rout, stalled US-Iran talks, and a surge past US$101 oil rattled Bay Street on Friday. Here's your full catch-up. Monday, May 18, 2026   ·  Canadian Money Brief  ·   Next TSX session: Tuesday, May 19 Indicator Last Price Change As of S&P/TSX Composite 33,833 ▼ 1.27% Fri May 15 CAD / USD 0.7273 ▼ 0.24% Fri May 15 WTI Crude Oil (USD/bbl) $101.02 ▲ 4.23% Fri May 15 Gold (USD/oz) $4,483 ▼ 2.88% (wk) Fri May 15 Bitcoin (CAD) $107,789 ▲ 0.18% Fri May 15 TSX Hits 10-Day Low as Bond Rout Rattles Bay Street Canadian markets head into a long weekend on a sour note. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 33,833 on Friday — down 434 points, or 1.27% — its lowest level in ten trading sessions. The sell-off was broad-based, driven by a sharp global bond market rout that pushed Canada's 10-year government bond yield to its highest level in roughly two years, and geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East that lit a fire under oil while dousin...
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Escalation in Middle East: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Beirut Amid US Aid Deadline

 

In a series of recent escalations, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties in Gaza and Beirut. On Monday, two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman. The strikes targeted a cafeteria in the Muwasi humanitarian zone west of Khan Younis, resulting in 11 deaths. Another strike hit a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing three more individuals.

Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, causing extensive damage and raising regional tensions. These actions coincide with the expiration of a U.S.-imposed deadline for Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite some steps taken by Israel, U.S. officials have indicated that the efforts are insufficient, potentially impacting American military support.

The situation remains volatile, with international aid groups urging for greater humanitarian access to the war-torn regions.


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