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Daily Markets Update: TSX Rebounds, Europe Hits a Record, Nvidia Shock Rattles Asia (Nov. 12)

  CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF · DAILY MARKETS UPDATE Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Covers Wednesday’s close and Thursday’s Asian session Markets got their AI swagger back on Wednesday — and then Nvidia took some of it away overnight. A strong CoreWeave report lifted tech, pushed the S&P/TSX Composite higher and sent Europe to a record close, but reports that Nvidia’s board is weighing whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang rattled Asian chip stocks on Thursday and pointed U.S. futures lower. AT A GLANCE TSX: +0.67% to 36,411.72, recovering part of Tuesday’s hot-inflation drop. Wall Street: S&P 500 +1.31%, Nasdaq +1.60%, Dow +0.49% as CoreWeave revived the AI trade. Europe: STOXX 600 and Germany’s DAX both closed at records. Asia (Thursday): Taiex -2.63%, Nikkei -0.70% on Nvidia leadership worries. Gold slipped under US$4,000 on a firmer U.S. dollar; oil rebounded from two-month lows. Canada: TSX Claws Back Tuesday’s Loss The S&P/TSX Composite rose 241.27 points, or 0.67%, to...

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Trump and Putin Set to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in an effort to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed optimism about the potential for progress, stating, "We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance".

The discussion is expected to focus on key issues such as territorial disputes and control over power plants, with Trump describing the talks as "dividing up certain assets". This marks a significant diplomatic move as the conflict, now in its third year, continues to devastate Ukraine and strain international relations.

While Trump has faced criticism for his approach to foreign policy, including his perceived affinity for Putin, his efforts to broker peace could serve as a pivotal moment in the conflict. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but the world watches closely as the two leaders prepare for this high-stakes conversation.

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