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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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Daring Louvre Jewel Heist Stuns France, Sparks Security Outcry

 

                             The Louvre remained closed on Monday following Sunday's audacious jewel heist

In a brazen daylight robbery that has shaken France, thieves stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris in just seven minutes. The gang used a truck-mounted lift to access the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed through a window, and fled with at least nine historic pieces, including jewels once belonging to French royalty.

The heist, carried out on a quiet Sunday morning, has been described by officials as a “national humiliation.” Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted the theft cast France in a “deplorable light,” while opposition leaders criticized the government for failing to protect one of the world’s most visited museums.

Authorities have launched a massive manhunt, with more than 60 investigators pursuing leads. Security at cultural landmarks across the country is now under urgent review, as fears grow that the stolen treasures could be broken apart or melted down before recovery.

The Louvre, home to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, remained closed the following day as forensic teams combed the site. For many in France, the theft represents not only the loss of irreplaceable artifacts but also a symbolic wound to national pride.


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