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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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A Solemn Farewell: Pope Francis's Journey to St. Peter's Basilica

In a deeply moving ceremony, the body of Pope Francis was transported from his residence at the Santa Marta guesthouse to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff, who passed away two days ago, was carried in an open coffin by 14 pallbearers dressed in black suits and white gloves. The procession was accompanied by red-hatted cardinals, priests, and Swiss Guards, as a male choir chanted psalms and prayers in Latin.

Thousands of mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square, breaking into applause as the coffin passed—a traditional Italian gesture of respect. The bells of the basilica tolled solemnly, marking the end of Pope Francis's 12-year papacy, which was characterized by his progressive reforms and advocacy for inclusivity.

The late pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days, allowing the faithful to pay their respects before his funeral on Saturday. His final resting place will be the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, reflecting his humble wishes for a simpler ceremony.

Pope Francis's legacy as a compassionate and reformative leader continues to resonate with Catholics and admirers worldwide.

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