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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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Russia Warns NATO and EU: Any Aggression Will Trigger ‘Decisive Response’

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2025.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a stark warning at the United Nations General Assembly, declaring that any act of aggression against Russia would be met with a “decisive response.” His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Moscow and NATO following a series of airspace incidents in Eastern Europe.

Lavrov dismissed claims that Russia intends to attack NATO or EU countries, insisting that Moscow has “never had and does not have such intentions.” However, he cautioned that attempts to down Russian aircraft or breach its sovereignty would be considered serious violations.

The warning follows reports of Russian fighter jets entering Estonian airspace and drones being intercepted over Poland, incidents that have alarmed European leaders. NATO has vowed to defend its territory against further incursions, while the United States reaffirmed its commitment to protecting “every inch” of alliance soil.

Lavrov also criticized what he described as “militaristic rhetoric” from Western leaders, while leaving the door open for dialogue with Washington. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, he emphasized that Russia remains open to “frank discussions” with the United States on diplomatic and security issues.


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