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TSX Climbs as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Bank of Canada Decision Looms

  Markets at a Glance – June 9, 2026 Global markets are starting Tuesday on a cautiously optimistic note. The TSX is building on Monday's gains, U.S. futures are pointing higher across the board, and energy stocks continue to find support from elevated oil prices. But the biggest Canadian story arrives tomorrow: the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision on June 10 is front of mind for investors, mortgage holders, and anyone keeping an eye on the loonie. 🇨🇦 Canada – TSX Composite The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Monday at approximately 34,479 , recovering solidly after Friday's sharp pullback. Eight of ten TSX sectors finished in positive territory, led by energy (+2.3%) and materials (+0.9%) as oil prices rebounded and geopolitical tensions showed early signs of de-escalation. Mining names including K92 Mining and Ivanhoe Mines were among the notable gainers. The index is now up roughly +8.7% year-to-date — second only to Japan's Nikkei among major global ...
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Israeli Strike Eliminates Hamas Deputy Commander in Gaza

        Palestinians looks at a destroyed car following an Israeli strike in Gaza City, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.



Israel has confirmed the killing of Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander and the group’s second-in-command in Gaza, during a targeted strike in Gaza City. According to Israeli military officials, Saed was a key architect of the October 7, 2023 attacks and played a central role in Hamas’s armed operations.

The strike reportedly targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, resulting in multiple casualties. Hamas later acknowledged Saed’s death, describing it as a violation of the October ceasefire agreement, which had been brokered to reduce hostilities. Israeli officials, however, defended the action, claiming Saed had continued efforts to rebuild Hamas’s military infrastructure despite the truce.

Saed’s death marks one of the highest-profile assassinations since the ceasefire, underscoring the fragile state of the agreement and the ongoing volatility in the region. The Israeli government framed the operation as a direct response to recent attacks, including an incident where an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers.

The killing is expected to heighten tensions, with Hamas condemning the strike but stopping short of announcing immediate retaliation. Analysts warn that the elimination of such a senior figure could either weaken Hamas’s command structure or provoke further escalation, depending on how the group reorganizes its leadership.

This development highlights the continuing cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas, even amid international efforts to maintain peace. The strike not only removes a top militant leader but also raises questions about the durability of ceasefire agreements in the face of ongoing hostilities.

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