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Weekly Market Snapshot: June 9–13, 2026

Canadian markets closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, as the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its benchmark rate at 2.25% and easing Iran tensions helped the TSX recover from a mid-week dip to finish the week up roughly 1.53% . A surprise Dollarama earnings beat gave the retail sector an additional lift. 📊 Market Scoreboard — Week of June 9–13 Index / Asset Level (Fri. Close) Weekly Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,937.85 ▲ +1.53% S&P 500 (USD) ~7,431 ▲ ~+0.6% wk Dow Jones (USD) 51,202 ▲ +0.7% Fri CAD/USD 0.7160 ▼ Modest pressure WTI Crude Oil (USD/bbl) ~$84.29 ▼ 8-wk low Gold (USD/oz) ~$4,226 ▲ ~2.8% Sources: Yahoo Finance Canada, Trading Economics, TMX Money. Figures reflect approximate Friday close / intraday levels as of June 13, 2026. 🔑 5 Things That Moved Markets This Week 1 — Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% The BoC held its benchmark rate steady on Wednesday, June 11 — as widely expected after Canada's May jobs report came in with a blowout 88,000 new pos...

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White House Announces Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Take Effect Wednesday

Tragedy in Gaza: UN Reports Mass Killing of Medics

Kremlin and Trump: Navigating Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Tensions

Global Markets Tumble Amid Tariff-Induced Recession Concerns

Escalating Tensions: Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Exchange Threats Amid Nuclear Standoff

Canada Faces Economic Crossroads Amid Trump's Tariff Escalation

Your daily horoscope: March 31, 2025

Trump's Warning to Iran: A New Chapter in Nuclear Negotiations

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Diplomatic Standoff: Iran Declines Direct Talks with the US

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Your lookahead horoscope: March 30, 2025

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Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

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Academic Exodus: Yale Professors Find Refuge in Canada Amid U.S. Political Turmoil

Ontario Braces for Ice Storm: Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Expected

Your daily horoscope: March 29, 2025

Icy Assault Looms Over the GTA: Toronto Awaits a Storm of Freezing Rain

Ontario Braces for Freezing Rain: Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Expected

Wall Street Stumbles Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns

Hudson's Bay Faces Corporate Layoffs Amid Liquidation Process

Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Leaving Over 150 Dead

Canada and U.S. Commit to Strategic Economic and Security Talks

Carney and Trump to Discuss Economic Strategies

Your daily horoscope: March 28, 2025

Tariff Turmoil: Wall Street Wobbles Amid Auto Industry Shake-Up

Turkey's Political Turmoil: Protests and Arrests Spark International Debate