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Canadian Money Brief – June 1, 2026: Markets Kick Off June on a High Note

  Markets Kick Off June on a High Note A strong finish to May carries momentum into the first trading session of June, with tech leading the charge and a major Berkshire deal grabbing headlines. At a Glance — Friday May 29 Close (Most Recent Confirmed) Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,769 +0.73% S&P 500 7,580 +0.22% Dow Jones 51,032 +0.72% Nasdaq Composite 26,973 +0.20% CAD/USD 0.7249 –0.06% WTI Crude Oil US$87.36/bbl –1.73% Gold US$4,574/oz –0.42% Sources: Yahoo Finance, Trading Economics. Closing data as of May 29, 2026. June 1 intraday data referenced in body. May Goes Out on a High North American markets wrapped up May in fine form. All three major U.S. indexes — the S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq — finished Friday at record closing highs, capping a month that saw the tech-heavy Nasdaq surge roughly 8% and the S&P 500 gain around 5%. The TSX also had a solid run, closing above the 34,700 mark on Friday, supported by a rebound in financials and ...

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Turkish Protests Persist Amid Erdogan's Dismissal of Demonstrations


Turkey is witnessing its largest wave of protests in over a decade following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstrations, which began last week, have drawn hundreds of thousands of participants across the country, demanding justice and democracy. Despite a government ban on gatherings, the protests have largely remained peaceful, though clashes with police have occurred during late hours.

President Erdogan has dismissed the protests as a "show" and accused opposition parties of inciting unrest. However, protesters remain resolute, with many vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met. The situation has drawn international attention, raising concerns about the state of democracy and political freedoms in Turkey.

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