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5 Things to Know Today (Nov 13): Gold Slump, Weak Loonie, BoC Odds & Nvidia

  Canadian Money Brief • Friday, November 13, 2026 Gold is sliding, the loonie is sagging, and Monday's inflation report looms over the Bank of Canada's next move. Here are the five things Canadians should know before the weekend. 1 Gold slump drags the TSX lower The S&P/TSX Composite fell 274.53 points (-0.75%) to 36,137.19 on Thursday as materials sank 3.2% and gold dropped about 3% to roughly US$3,878 an ounce, its lowest level in more than a year. Wall Street slipped too: Dow 52,297.09, S&P 500 7,592.40, Nasdaq 25,366.09. The TSX is now about 2.5% below its August record of 37,069. Futures were flat early Friday as gold bounced 0.4%. What it means for you: Gold miners carry real weight in Canadian index funds. Check how much of your TFSA or RRSP leans on materials, and avoid reacting to a single down day. 2 Loonie slips to a one-month low as US inflation widens the rate gap The Canadian dollar closed Thursday at US$0.7015 (C$1.4255 per US$1), its weakest close si...
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Montreal Anti-NATO Protest Turns Violent, Three Arrested

 

A demonstration against NATO in Montreal escalated into violence on Thursday, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Protesters, rallying against Canada’s involvement in the military alliance, clashed with police in the downtown area after the initially peaceful march took a confrontational turn.

Authorities reported that some demonstrators threw projectiles and vandalized property, prompting police to deploy tear gas and disperse the crowd. "While most attendees were peaceful, a small group engaged in unlawful acts, forcing us to intervene," said a spokesperson for the Montreal Police.

The protest was organized by a coalition of anti-war groups criticizing NATO's role in global conflicts and demanding that Canada reduce its military spending. Activists have called for the government to redirect funds toward social programs and domestic priorities instead.

The arrested individuals face charges ranging from mischief to assaulting a peace officer. No serious injuries were reported, but tensions remain high as organizers plan to continue their demonstrations in the coming weeks.


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