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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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Lithuania Closes Airport and Border Amid Rising Airspace Tensions

 

Lithuania temporarily shut down Vilnius International Airport and sealed its border with Belarus on Sunday after a fourth airspace violation in just one week. Authorities reported that unidentified balloons, suspected to be linked to cigarette smuggling operations from Belarus, crossed into Lithuanian territory, forcing emergency measures.

Flights at Vilnius were suspended for several hours, causing delays and diversions, while border crossings with Belarus were closed indefinitely. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė described the incursions as part of a “hybrid attack” and announced that Lithuania will now intercept and destroy any balloons entering its skies.

The incidents highlight growing friction between Lithuania, a NATO member, and neighboring Belarus, which has long been accused of enabling smuggling and destabilizing tactics. Officials warn that even low-tech incursions can disrupt critical infrastructure and raise security concerns across the region.



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