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Daily Markets Update: Bond Yields Hit 20-Year Highs as Oil Holds Above $100 — September 25, 2026

  A bond market shockwave ripped through global equities Thursday as 10-year US Treasury yields surged to their highest level since 2007 and 30-year yields touched heights not seen since 2004. The TSX slipped for a second straight session, Brent crude held above $100 on Iran tensions, and gold fell to a two-week low — even as a reported US-Iran phased deal offered brief relief. Here's what closed and what it means for your money. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX Index Close Change % Change S&P/TSX Composite 35,706.46 -44.97 ▼ 0.13% TSX Venture (TSXV) 913.91 — ▼ 1.17% The TSX edged lower for a second consecutive session, caught between rising global bond yields and a brief surge in oil prices. Materials and base-metals stocks weighed on the index as gold prices retreated under pressure from a surging US dollar and higher real yields. On the bright side, retailers got a lift from advance data suggesting Canadian retail sales likely rebounded in August — their strongest month since January. Shop...
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Israel Detains Director of Northern Gaza's Last Operating Hospital Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israeli forces detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning medical facilities in northern Gaza. The arrest comes amid a series of overnight strikes that killed nine people, including children.

According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Israeli troops stormed the hospital on Friday, forcing staff and patients to evacuate in harsh winter conditions. Reports indicate that Dr. Abu Safiya and dozens of other hospital staff were taken to an interrogation center. The Israeli army has not responded to questions regarding the detention.

The hospital, which has been repeatedly targeted over the past three months, has seen its infrastructure severely damaged. The Health Ministry reported that a recent strike killed five medical personnel, further crippling the already strained healthcare system in Gaza.

The World Health Organization has condemned the raid, stating that it has put the last major health facility in northern Gaza out of service. The organization has called for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of healthcare facilities and personnel.

The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides suffering significant casualties. The international community has expressed growing concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.



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