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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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Faith Meets Film: Pope Francis Welcomes Hollywood Stars to Vatican

 

                    Spike Lee gave the pontiff a New York Knicks basketball shirt emblazoned with 'Pope Leo 14'.


Pope Francis recently hosted a gathering of Hollywood stars at the Vatican, underscoring the cultural power of cinema while lamenting the decline of traditional movie-going. The event brought together actors, directors, and producers in a dialogue about the role of storytelling in shaping values and inspiring hope.

The Pope praised film as a medium that can bridge divides and foster empathy, but expressed concern that fewer people are experiencing movies in theaters, where the communal aspect of watching together strengthens human connection. He encouraged filmmakers to continue creating works that uplift the human spirit and resist the trend toward isolation in entertainment consumption.

The Vatican’s embrace of Hollywood highlights the Church’s recognition of art as a vital force in modern society, capable of sparking reflection and dialogue across cultures.


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