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Markets Update — Friday, June 26, 2026: Global Tech Sell-Off Rattles Markets as TSX Holds Firm

  Friday, June 26, 2026 — Reporting on confirmed June 25 closing data. Asian and European figures reflect Friday session activity. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Thursday at 34,850 , up 0.3% on the day — a relatively resilient showing while Wall Street struggled with a tech-driven selloff. Gains in the financial and mining sectors carried the index. The big Canadian banks were a bright spot: TD Bank added 0.9%, Royal Bank gained 0.4%, and BMO rose 0.9%. On the mining side, Agnico Eagle gained 1.7% as gold prices held near the $4,000 level. Technology names were the drag. Shopify fell 2.6%, Constellation Software lost 3.6%, and Celestica shed 0.7%, tracking the broader global selloff in tech stocks. Still, with Canadian tech making up a far smaller portion of the TSX than it does on U.S. indices, the damage was contained. Investors also parsed Thursday's Bank of Canada Summary of Deliberations, which confirmed policymakers are keeping monetary policy flexi...

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Prince Harry’s Legal Battle Over Security Ends in Disappointment

Prince Harry has expressed deep disappointment after losing his legal fight against the UK government over police protection. The Duke of Sussex had sought to overturn a decision that stripped him of automatic taxpayer-funded security when visiting Britain, following his departure from royal duties in 2020.  

The ruling, upheld by the Court of Appeal, confirmed that Harry would not receive the same level of security as working royals, with protection granted only on a case-by-case basis. The prince, who now resides in California with his wife Meghan and their children, has voiced concerns about his safety in the UK, citing past threats and security risks.  

Despite his legal team's arguments that Harry was subjected to unjustified and inferior treatment, the court maintained that the decision was lawful. Buckingham Palace responded by stating that the matter had been thoroughly examined and consistently upheld by the courts.  

Harry, visibly emotional, shared that the ruling makes it difficult for him to bring his family to Britain safely. He also expressed a desire for reconciliation with his father, King Charles III, though he admitted that their relationship remains strained due to the ongoing security dispute.  

While the prince has hinted that he may not pursue further legal action, the outcome of this case underscores the complexities of royal security and the challenges faced by those who step away from official duties.

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