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Markets Brace for BoC Decision After Brutal Friday Selloff

Canadian and global markets are attempting to stabilize this Monday morning after a punishing end to last week — and with one of the most closely watched Bank of Canada rate decisions in recent memory arriving in just two days, investors have plenty to keep them on edge. What Happened Friday Friday's selloff was sharp and broad. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 4.18% — its steepest single-day decline since April 2025 — closing at 25,709. The S&P 500 fell 2.64% to 7,383, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost roughly 695 points (−1.35%) to end at 50,866. The catalyst was a brutal rotation out of chip stocks. Broadcom had already disappointed investors mid-week by failing to raise its AI chip guidance, and the selling gathered momentum on Friday. Marvell Technology and Micron plunged approximately 16% and 13%, respectively, while Nvidia, Intel, and AMD all shed between 6% and 11%. Compounding the pain: a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report for May pushed Treas...
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Israeli Prime Minister's Office Refutes Claims of Hamas Agreement on Gaza Ceasefire

 

In a recent development, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar. Contrary to earlier claims by an Israeli official, the Prime Minister's office stated that Hamas has not yet responded to the deal.

The proposal, which aims to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza, was reportedly set to be formally announced on Thursday, with the first phase of the agreement commencing on Sunday. However, the Prime Minister's office clarified that no official communication has been received from Hamas regarding their acceptance of the terms.

This denial comes amidst ongoing negotiations and efforts by international mediators to broker a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The situation remains fluid, with both sides yet to reach a final agreement.


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