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Canadian Markets Brief — May 22, 2026: TSX Holds Firm as Oil Breaks $100 Again

  Canadian equities closed Thursday's session in positive territory, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising approximately 95 points to 34,257 — buoyed by a surge in energy stocks after the price of West Texas Intermediate crude topped US$100 per barrel for the first time in weeks. The rally in oil helped offset broad weakness in gold and technology shares, keeping the TSX on track for its third consecutive year of gains. Key Numbers at a Glance Indicator Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,257 ▲ +95 pts (+0.28%) CAD / USD 72.50¢ US ▼ -0.22¢ WTI Crude Oil (July) US$101.77 / bbl ▲ +US$3.51 Gold (June) US$4,505.30 / oz ▼ -US$30.00 Dow Jones 49,924 ▼ -85 pts Energy Leads; Tech and Gold Lag The energy sector was Thursday's standout performer. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East — including a reported refusal by Iranian leadership to ship enriched uranium abroad despite diplomatic pressure — sent oil prices sharply higher and breathed new life into Canadian energy names. The...
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The stock market experienced a downturn today as futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite slipped. This decline follows a brief rally fueled by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. While the Fed's move initially reassured investors, concerns about inflation and slower economic growth have resurfaced, dampening market sentiment.

Futures linked to the Dow fell by 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped by 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively. The Federal Reserve's updated projections, which indicate higher inflation and reduced economic growth, have raised doubts about the path to potential rate cuts later this year. These broader economic concerns have weighed heavily on investor confidence.


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