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5 Things to Know Today — September 24, 2026

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 5 Things to Know Today Bond yields are hitting levels not seen in decades, Trump and Xi just extended a trade truce, and the Bank of Canada is mired in a near-100-day strike. Here's what Canadians need to know this morning. 1 · Markets TSX Sinks as Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs The TSX dropped 584 points on Wednesday — a 1.61% slide — closing at 35,751.43 and breaking through its 25-day and 50-day moving averages. It was the worst single-session performance in weeks, reversing three straight days of gains. The selloff was driven by rising energy prices and a global bond market rout that has sent U.S. 10-year Treasury yields toward 5.1%, their highest since 2007, while Canada's 30-year yield hit a level not seen since 2004. Higher yields pull money out of equities and push up borrowing costs across the board. Big bank stocks led the decline — RBC fell 2%, TD dropped 2.4%, BMO shed 2%, and Scotiabank retreated 1.6% — while gold miners added to ...

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Trump's Day 1 Agenda: Deportations, Pardons, and Legal Maneuvers

 

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious agenda that includes initiating a mass deportation push, pardoning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, and addressing his own legal challenges. Trump has stated that his administration will prioritize securing the U.S. border and reversing policies from the previous administration.

Trump's plan includes the deportation of undocumented immigrants, particularly those involved in criminal activities. He has emphasized the importance of national security and public safety in his approach. Additionally, Trump has promised to pardon many of the individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 riot, referring to them as "unbelievable patriots".

In terms of his legal battles, Trump aims to leverage his position to address the federal cases against him. He has expressed his intention to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been prosecuting two federal cases against him. Trump's legal team is also exploring ways to set aside or expunge his felony conviction in New York and delay the case in Georgia until the end of his presidential term.

As Trump prepares to take office, his bold plans are set to spark significant debate and controversy, both domestically and internationally.

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