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TSX Hits Record High as Iran Deal Lifts Markets — Daily Update, June 16, 2026

Oil tumbles on Strait of Hormuz reopening framework. All eyes on the Federal Reserve as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. Here is everything moving Canadian wallets today. Tuesday, June 16, 2026  |  MoneySavings.ca 🇨🇦 TSX — Another Record on the Books The S&P/TSX Composite closed at a fresh all-time high on Monday, June 15, topping 35,398 intraday before finishing near the upper end of its range. The index is now up more than 11% year-to-date , the second-best performance among major global indexes tracked through mid-June — behind only Japan's Nikkei (+31%). Monday's rally was broad-based, fuelled by a surge in risk appetite following the announcement of a U.S.–Iran peace framework over the weekend. Energy, financials, and materials all participated, though energy stocks gained somewhat less than the others as crude oil prices simultaneously fell sharply on the Strait of Hormuz reopening news — a rare case where the same headline pushed the index up and one ...

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Putin Asserts Russia’s Capability to Conclude Ukraine Conflict


Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia possesses the necessary strength and resources to bring the ongoing war in Ukraine to its desired conclusion. In a recent interview, Putin emphasized that while Russia has the means to achieve its objectives, he hopes that nuclear weapons will not be required.

The conflict, which began in February 2022, has resulted in significant casualties and geopolitical tensions. Western leaders, including former U.S. President Joe Biden, have condemned the invasion as an imperial-style land grab, while Putin has framed it as a pivotal moment in Russia’s relations with the West. The Kremlin has maintained that the war is a response to NATO’s expansion and Western interference in Moscow’s sphere of influence.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a resolution, the Kremlin has indicated that a swift peace deal remains unlikely due to the complexity of the situation. As the war continues, global leaders remain divided on the path forward, with concerns about escalation and the broader implications for international stability.

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