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5 Things to Know Today: TSX Recap, Oil Eases, Loonie Under Pressure & Alberta's Pipeline Announcement (July 3, 2026)

  Friday, July 3, 2026 Here's what's moving markets and your money this morning — from Bay Street to the pumps to Ottawa. 1. TSX gains as investors digest a mixed session The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 0.31% on Thursday at 34,966.67 points (+109.68), its first full trading day back after the Canada Day holiday. Financials were mixed — Brookfield edged higher while TD Bank slipped nearly 1% — but mining stocks got a lift as gold prices ticked up, with Barrick and Franco-Nevada both up more than 3%. Shopify was the standout, jumping over 5% after settling a dispute with Shopline. 2. Oil prices ease as Iran-US talks continue in Doha Crude prices pulled back further and are now trading closer to pre-conflict levels after another round of indirect US-Iran talks in Doha, even though the sides didn't reach a breakthrough. That's welcome news for anyone filling up this long weekend, and it's also easing some of the energy-driven inflation pressure that's been compl...
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Zelensky Stands Firm Amid Rising Tensions with Trump and Kyiv Protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself navigating a challenging diplomatic landscape as tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump escalate. The friction stems from a recent heated exchange at the White House, where Trump accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for U.S. aid and dismissed him as "disrespectful." This confrontation has left many Ukrainians both angered and proud of their leader's resolve.

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, citizens have taken to the streets to demand the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. These demonstrations underscore the nation's ongoing struggle against Russian aggression and the emotional toll of the conflict. Protesters also expressed frustration with Trump's recent remarks, which they view as undermining Ukraine's fight for sovereignty.

Despite the diplomatic strain, Zelensky's steadfastness has rallied support from both domestic and international allies. Many Ukrainians see his refusal to yield to external pressures as a testament to his commitment to the nation's independence.


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