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TSX Slumps as Central Banks Hold Steady

  Canada’s Main Index Suffers Sharpest Drop Since May The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index fell 169.92 points, or 0.6%, to close at 27,369.96 on Wednesday, marking its steepest single-day decline in ten weeks. The drop followed a record high the previous day, underscoring investor unease as both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada opted to keep interest rates unchanged. The materials sector led the retreat, sliding 2.1% amid tumbling copper and gold prices. Financials and technology also posted losses, down 0.6% and 0.5% respectively, as eight of the index’s ten major sectors ended in the red. Market sentiment soured after the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady offered no clear timeline for future cuts, disappointing investors hoping for dovish signals. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark rate at 2.75% for the third consecutive meeting, citing reduced risks of a global trade war. Among individual stocks, Capital Power Corp sa...
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Turkey Fortifies Borders Amid Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Israel

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Turkey has significantly strengthened its border security measures to preempt any regional spillover. Military personnel and surveillance capabilities have been ramped up along the eastern borders, particularly near routes frequently used by refugees and irregular migrants.

Ankara has also increased intelligence-sharing with regional partners and NATO allies, stressing the importance of maintaining stability in a region already burdened by geopolitical friction. Turkish officials have cited both national security concerns and a humanitarian imperative to manage potential cross-border movements stemming from the conflict.

This move underscores Turkey's delicate balancing act—positioned between volatile neighbors and global powers with vested interests. While Turkey calls for de-escalation and diplomacy, its latest actions highlight a readiness to protect its own borders should the crisis deepen. 



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