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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Canadian Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await Jobs Data

 

Futures tied to Canada’s main stock index were little changed on Friday morning, as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of the release of September’s employment report. December futures on the S&P/TSX index slipped just 0.05% in early trading.

Economists expect the data to show a modest gain of 5,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate edging up to 7.2%. The report is being closely watched for signals on whether the Bank of Canada may deliver another interest rate cut at its October 29 policy meeting, following last month’s reduction—the first since March.

On Thursday, the S&P/TSX composite index fell to a one-week low, weighed down by a pullback in gold prices. Despite the dip, the benchmark remains up more than 22% this year, supported by strong commodity markets. Gold, which surged past $4,000 an ounce earlier this week, edged higher again Friday, while silver also gained ground. Oil prices, however, slipped after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased.

In corporate news, JPMorgan upgraded First Quantum Minerals to “overweight” from “neutral,” offering a boost to the mining sector.


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