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Tech Selloff Rattles Wall Street as Iran Peace Talks Ease Oil — June 23, 2026

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on North American markets Tuesday as investors continued to digest the fallout from Alphabet's steep decline and reassess valuations across Big Tech. Canada's TSX hovered near the 35,000 level, oil drifted lower on progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, and gold pulled back from recent highs as hawkish Federal Reserve signals kept pressure on precious metals. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX & Economy Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite ~34,857 ▼ −0.32% CAD/USD ~$0.705 USD ▼ −0.19% WTI Crude Oil ~$73.67 USD/bbl ▼ −0.26% Canada CPI (May 2026) 3.2% YoY ▲ Above 3% target The S&P/TSX Composite Index dipped slightly Tuesday, retreating from the 35,000 level it briefly crossed on Monday after Canada's banking regulator freed up capital requirements for major lenders. The pullback came as tech-driven weakness from Wall Street spread northward. Financials had been a bright spot on Monday — RBC and BMO each added more than 1% aft...

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France's Prime Minister Condemns Trump's Oval Office Clash with Zelenskyy

 


In a rare display of sharp criticism, French Prime Minister François Bayrou denounced former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a parliamentary debate in Paris, Bayrou described the Oval Office exchange as a "staggering show of brutality" aimed at humiliating Zelenskyy. 

The incident, which unfolded before global media, saw Trump allegedly pressuring Zelenskyy with threats, attempting to force concessions. Bayrou praised Zelenskyy for standing firm, stating, "President Zelenskyy did not fold, and I think we can show him our appreciation." His remarks were met with a standing ovation from French lawmakers.

This bold stance by Bayrou contrasts with the more measured tone adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron, signaling a divergence in diplomatic approaches within France's leadership. The episode has sparked widespread international debate about the dynamics of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the broader implications for global diplomacy.

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