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TSX Eyes Gains as Trump-Xi Summit Looms and Oil Steadies Near $95

Canadian Money Brief · Monday, May 11, 2026 Canadian equities are set for a cautious but constructive open this Monday as investors balance a packed macro calendar against an energy sector still reeling from one of its most volatile weeks in recent memory. TSX at a Glance The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 34,077.76 , up 221 points (+0.65%) to cap a week dominated by whipsaw oil moves and a fragile Middle East ceasefire. The energy sector has led TSX gains over the past seven days — up roughly 5% — even as WTI crude fell about 7% on the week, settling near $95.42 per barrel . That apparent contradiction reflects Canadian producers' longer-term optimism on supply tightness rather than any single day's price swing. For the year, the TSX is up approximately 35%, outpacing most major global benchmarks. The Big Story: Trump Heads to Beijing All eyes this week will be on Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in China on Wednesday , with formal ...

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"Fragile Ceasefire Shaken: Israeli Airstrike Claims Nine Lives in Gaza

In a tragic escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya has claimed the lives of at least nine Palestinians, including two local journalists. The strike, which targeted a vehicle, left several others critically injured, according to Gaza's health ministry.

The incident underscores the fragility of the ceasefire agreement established earlier this year. Palestinian health officials report that dozens have been killed despite the truce, raising concerns about its sustainability. The airstrike coincided with ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Cairo, where Hamas leaders are seeking a resolution to the conflict.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident, while Hamas has accused Israel of undermining the ceasefire. This latest development adds to the mounting tension in the region, with both sides facing international pressure to find a lasting solution.

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