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Kospi Plunges 5%, Oil Near $106 as TSX Reopens | Daily Markets Update Oct 13

  Canadian Money Brief • Daily Markets Update • Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good morning. Canadians return from the long weekend to a lot of catching up. Asia's chip stocks were hammered overnight, oil is hovering near US$106 a barrel, and the loonie is sitting near its weakest level in 18 months. The TSX reopens today after Thanksgiving, and Wall Street's big banks kick off earnings season ahead of tomorrow's US inflation report. The Big Three Today 1. Kospi crashes 5.46% to 6,035 on a global chip and AI selloff 2. Brent settles at US$106.65, its highest close since Sept. 15, on attacks on Saudi Arabia 3. TSX reopens after Friday's 519-point jump on a shock jobs report; USD/CAD near 1.43 Canada: TSX Reopens After a Jobs Shock The Toronto Stock Exchange was closed Monday for Thanksgiving, so Friday's session is still the latest close, and it was a big one. The S&P/TSX Composite jumped 519.24 points (+1.48%) to 35,664.62 after Statistics Canada reported that t...

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Ford Hails Progress in U.S.-Canada Trade Talks


Ontario Premier Doug Ford described his recent meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as "very, very productive," signaling a potential thaw in the tense trade relations between Canada and the United States. The meeting, held in Washington, D.C., focused on addressing escalating tariffs and fostering a more collaborative economic relationship.

Ford expressed optimism, stating, "The temperature's coming down," and emphasized the importance of finding common ground for the benefit of both nations. While specific details of the discussions remain under wraps, the promise of continued dialogue next week suggests a commitment to resolving trade disputes amicably.

This meeting comes amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods. Ford's efforts to de-escalate the situation highlight the significance of diplomacy in navigating complex international trade dynamics.

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