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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief — June 2, 2026

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026  |  MoneySavings.ca Markets are mixed, a big government cheque is days away, and the Bank of Canada is just over a week from its next rate call. Here's what every Canadian should have on their radar this morning. 1 of 5 TSX Inches Lower as Gold Slips and Financials Feel the Heat The S&P/TSX Composite closed Monday at 34,735 points, down about 0.10% from Friday's session. It was a tale of two sectors: financials dragged on the index as RBC and TD each lost close to 1%, with CIBC shedding nearly 2%, while gold miners also pulled back — Agnico Eagle fell 3.5% and Barrick dropped close to 3%. On the bright side, energy stocks surged as oil prices rallied, with Canadian Natural Resources up nearly 3% and Suncor gaining over 3%. Shopify also climbed roughly 2% on enthusiasm around AI chip advances. Year-to-date, the TSX is up about 9.5% — trailing Japan's Nikkei (+31.8%) but ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.0%) for the period through June 1. 💡 Money Ti...

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Cardinals Enter Seclusion for Papal Conclave Amid Historic Anticipation

In a solemn and time-honored tradition, cardinals from around the world have entered seclusion ahead of the highly anticipated conclave to elect the next pope. Taking place within the Vatican's historic Sistine Chapel, the gathering marks a pivotal moment for the Roman Catholic Church as it seeks new leadership following the resignation of Pope Francis.

The secretive nature of the conclave is designed to ensure a prayerful and undistracted environment, allowing cardinals to carefully deliberate on the future of the Church. All forms of external communication are strictly prohibited, reinforcing the gravity and sanctity of the process.

As speculation swirls regarding possible successors, Catholics and observers around the globe await the famous white smoke that will signal the election of a new pontiff. Until then, the world watches as history unfolds within the sacred walls of the Vatican.



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