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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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Hamas Reemerges in Gaza as Fragile Ceasefire Holds

 

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered its third day, signs of Hamas reasserting its presence in the Gaza Strip have become increasingly visible. With Israeli forces pulling back to agreed positions under the truce, displaced Palestinians have begun returning to their devastated neighborhoods, where Hamas operatives are once again seen patrolling streets and organizing aid distribution.

The ceasefire, brokered with international pressure, is part of a broader deal that includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. While the pause in fighting has brought temporary relief to civilians, the reemergence of Hamas in public spaces underscores the group’s determination to maintain influence despite the devastation of the two-year conflict.

Observers note that the ceasefire remains fragile, with both sides wary of violations. For many in Gaza, the return of Hamas signals both a restoration of local authority and a reminder of the uncertain road ahead toward lasting peace.


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