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TSX Eyes Fresh Records as Oil Climbs and the Loonie Strengthens

  Monday, August 10, 2026 Canadian and global markets head into the new week riding one of the strongest stretches of the summer. The TSX just posted its best week in about four months and closed at a fresh record Friday, Wall Street notched record closes of its own, and gold is sitting near all-time highs. The mood this morning is cautiously upbeat, but two threads are doing most of the work behind the scenes: whether Iran and Oman can actually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and whether Ottawa and Washington can strike a deal before the August 19 tariff deadline — now just nine days away. 🇨🇦 TSX: Fresh Record, Best Week Since Early Spring The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at a record 36,381.23 , up 244.92 points (+0.70%) on the day. For the week, the index gained roughly 3.3% — its biggest weekly advance in about four months. Gold and mining stocks led the charge, supercharged by a blowout July jobs report: Canada added 75,100 jobs versus the roughly 17,800 economists expe...
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Trump's Semiconductor Tariff Plans Leave Tech Industry on Edge


In a move that has sent ripples through the tech industry, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to introduce tariffs on imported semiconductors. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump hinted at flexibility for certain companies but emphasized the need to bolster domestic production of chips and electronics. This announcement follows a series of tariff exemptions for consumer electronics, which had briefly raised hopes within the tech sector.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified that while some products like smartphones and laptops are temporarily exempt, they will likely face separate tariffs in the coming months. This back-and-forth has created significant uncertainty, with industry leaders expressing concerns over potential disruptions to global supply chains and increased costs for consumers.

The semiconductor tariffs are part of a broader strategy to reshape the electronics supply chain and encourage domestic manufacturing. However, the tech industry remains wary, as these measures could lead to retaliatory actions from trade partners and further volatility in the market. 

The coming weeks will reveal the full scope of these tariffs and their impact on the global tech landscape.

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