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TSX Steadies After Bond Rout | Canadian Money Brief — May 19, 2026

  TSX Steadies After Bond Rout — But Iran Uncertainty Keeps a Lid on Gains Canadian equities attempt a cautious bounce this morning after last week's sharp sell-off. Oil near US$100 props up energy shares, while gold cools in Canadian-dollar terms and the loonie holds a fragile grip at 72–73 cents US. Canadian Money Brief  ·  moneysavings.ca  ·  May 19, 2026 TSX ~34,020 ▲ Recovering CAD/USD $0.727 → Flat WTI Oil ~US$100 ▲ Elevated Gold (CAD) ~$6,243/oz ▼ Pullback BoC Rate On Hold → Patient Overview Canadian markets opened cautiously higher this Tuesday after the S&P/TSX Composite suffered its worst single-session drop in weeks on Friday, closing at 33,833 — a decline of 1.27% — as a global bond-market selloff combined with stalled US–Iran negotiations hammered sentiment. Today's session opened around 34,027 , with the index trading in a tight range of roughly 33,745 to 34,175, suggesting investors are rebuilding positions but remain wary. The dominant story...
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Chicago Stands Firm: Thousands Rally Against Deportation Threats

 

Protesters prepare to march through downtown Chicago after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence to assist with crime prevention


Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Chicago on Saturday, marching past Trump Tower in a show of defiance against President Donald Trump’s threats to intensify immigration enforcement. The protest followed a week of heightened tension, as Trump signaled plans to “flood” the city with immigration agents and even hinted at deploying the National Guard — a move critics say would militarize America’s third-largest city.

For many, the issue was deeply personal. Tracy Quinonez, whose late father came to the U.S. as a Guatemalan refugee, said the crackdown targets families, not criminals. Others, like 76-year-old Peg Devlin, drew parallels to the authoritarianism their families once fled in Europe.

The threats also cast a shadow over Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations, with parades in neighborhoods like Pilsen subdued and organizers distributing “know your rights” pamphlets instead of focusing solely on festivities.

Despite the fear, protesters vowed to resist. Waving Chicago flags and chanting in unison, they sent a clear message: the city will not be intimidated.


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