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Cautious Trading as Investors Await Key Data

  Markets opened cautiously this morning as investors weighed mixed earnings, shifting rate expectations, and another volatile session in commodities. TSX The TSX opened slightly higher, supported by financials and energy, though gains remain modest as traders await fresh economic data later this week. S&P 500 U.S. markets are mixed, with the S&P 500 drifting lower as tech stocks continue to face pressure from rising bond yields and softer forward guidance from several large-cap names. Oil Oil is steady after yesterday’s pullback, with traders watching Middle East supply signals and U.S. inventory data expected tomorrow. Canadian Dollar The CAD is trading slightly weaker against the USD, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next rate communication. What’s Moving Winners: Energy names, select Canadian banks, gold miners Losers: Tech, consumer discretionary, rate‑sensitive sectors

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Security Breach: Journalist Accidentally Added to U.S. War Plan Chat

In a startling security lapse, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of *The Atlantic*, was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat discussing classified U.S. military operations. The chat, reportedly created by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, involved high-ranking officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The group was coordinating airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

Goldberg initially doubted the authenticity of the messages but realized their legitimacy when the strikes occurred as described in the chat. This incident has raised serious concerns about the handling of sensitive information on unsecured platforms. The White House has acknowledged the breach and is reviewing the situation.

This unprecedented mistake highlights the risks of using non-secure communication tools for national security matters, sparking debates about operational security and accountability.

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