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5 Things to Know Today — June 24, 2026

  Your quick Canadian personal finance briefing — markets, rates, inflation & more. 1  |  Markets TSX Under Pressure Mid-Week as Base Metals and Tech Slide X Composite is tracking lower Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the base metals and technology sectors. The index had bounced back Monday, closing at 35,002 — up 0.4% — as investors assessed progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and Canada's May inflation print. Oil prices eased on hopes that Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes could gradually reopen, providing some relief on the energy-inflation front. Banking stocks remain a relative bright spot after last week's regulatory capital news (see #4 below), with RBC and BMO each posting gains of more than 1% earlier in the week. 2  |  Inflation May CPI Climbs to 3.2% — But Core Inflation Stays Tame Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May , up from 2.8% in April and above the market consensus of 3.0% — the highest headline reading since September 2023. Ga...
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S&P 500 Soars to Record High Two Days After Trump's Inauguration

In a remarkable turn of events, the S&P 500 index reached a record high just two days after President Donald Trump's inauguration. The market surged by 0.81%, briefly trading above 6,100, driven by renewed optimism around Trump's trade policies. Investors seemed unfazed by Trump's tariff threats, focusing instead on the potential benefits of his administration's economic plans.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains, rising by 127 points, while the Nasdaq index climbed 1.5%. Analysts attribute the market's performance to strong earnings reports and Trump's more moderate tone on trade compared to his campaign promises.

As the new administration settles in, market watchers are keenly observing how Trump's policies will shape the economic landscape in the coming months.




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