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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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Netanyahu Criticizes Canadian PM Carney Over Gaza Remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for comments made during a rally in Calgary. The controversy arose when a protester in the crowd accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Carney responded, "I'm aware. That's why we have an arms embargo," a statement that Netanyahu deemed "irresponsible."

Netanyahu took to social media to express his disapproval, urging Carney to retract his remarks. He emphasized that Israel is engaged in a "just war" against Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by Canada. Carney later clarified that he had not heard the word "genocide" during the protester's statement and was merely referencing Canada's arms embargo on Israel.

The incident has sparked international debate, with some questioning Carney's stance and others defending his clarification. The timing of this controversy is particularly sensitive, as it coincides with heightened tensions in the region and ongoing discussions about Canada's foreign policy.

Carney's office has yet to issue a formal response to Netanyahu's criticism, leaving the matter unresolved for now.

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