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Daily Markets Update: Nasdaq Hits Record as Yields Top 5.3%, TSX Flat, Loonie Near 70¢

  S&P/TSX 35,518.55 +0.04% S&P 500 7,773.99 +0.66% Nasdaq 27,477.31 +1.05% Brent US$100.42 -1.8% USD/CAD 1.4250 Flat US 10-yr 5.315% +3.8 bp Monday, October 5 close, with Asia’s Tuesday session. Wall Street’s tech rally pushed the Nasdaq to a fresh record on Monday even as long-term bond yields kept climbing: the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield settled at 5.315%, a new 52-week high. Canada’s TSX barely moved, with tech gains offsetting a slide in energy and financials, and Cenovus fell after unveiling a C$5.7-billion takeover of Athabasca Oil. Oil dropped nearly 2% as G7 emergency stock releases and rising Middle East exports eased supply fears, and the loonie hovered near 70 U.S. cents, close to its weakest level in about 18 months. Canada: TSX Flat as Tech Offsets Energy Index / Stock Close Change S&P/TSX Composite 35,518.55 +0.04% Shopify (SHOP) — +5.7% Athabasca Oil (ATH) — +13.5% Cenovus Energy (CVE) C$44.86 -3.0% Suncor Energy (SU) — -1.2% The TSX added 15.90 points ...
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Trump Faces Potential $100 Million Tax Bill After Alleged Double-Dipping


In a bombshell report by The New York Times, former President Donald Trump is under scrutiny for potentially owing the IRS over $100 million due to questionable tax breaks related to his Chicago skyscraper. Here are the key details:

  1. Double-Dipping Allegations:

    • Trump’s 2008 tax return revealed that he reported losses of up to $651 million on his Chicago tower project. However, the IRS audit now suggests that he may have attempted to write off the same losses twice, leading to the substantial tax liability.
    • The Chicago Tower, completed in 2009, remains a focal point in this investigation.

  2. IRS Audit and Legal Implications:

    • Trump’s tax returns have been a subject of controversy for years. The recent revelations indicate that he has not paid income taxes in 10 out of the past 15 years, primarily due to reported losses.
    • The ongoing decade-long IRS audit centers around a $72.9 million tax refund Trump received, which could ultimately cost him more than $100 million.

  3. Public Perception:

    • The release of Trump’s private tax documents has undermined his image as a successful entrepreneur, revealing heavy losses from his ventures while he continued to benefit from inherited assets.
    • Trump has vehemently denied the accuracy of the New York Times report, calling it “illegal” and suggesting that the journalists behind it should be jailed.

In summary, the potential tax bill represents a significant financial challenge for Trump, and the legal implications remain a matter of intense scrutiny. The double-dipping allegations could have far-reaching consequences for the former president’s financial standing and reputation. 

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