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Markets Update — Friday, June 26, 2026: Global Tech Sell-Off Rattles Markets as TSX Holds Firm

  Friday, June 26, 2026 — Reporting on confirmed June 25 closing data. Asian and European figures reflect Friday session activity. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Thursday at 34,850 , up 0.3% on the day — a relatively resilient showing while Wall Street struggled with a tech-driven selloff. Gains in the financial and mining sectors carried the index. The big Canadian banks were a bright spot: TD Bank added 0.9%, Royal Bank gained 0.4%, and BMO rose 0.9%. On the mining side, Agnico Eagle gained 1.7% as gold prices held near the $4,000 level. Technology names were the drag. Shopify fell 2.6%, Constellation Software lost 3.6%, and Celestica shed 0.7%, tracking the broader global selloff in tech stocks. Still, with Canadian tech making up a far smaller portion of the TSX than it does on U.S. indices, the damage was contained. Investors also parsed Thursday's Bank of Canada Summary of Deliberations, which confirmed policymakers are keeping monetary policy flexi...
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Canada Plans Preferential Market Access for Foreign Automakers Who Build Locally

 

The interior of the Windsor Assembly Plant in southwestern Ontario. Amid tariff threats on imported steel and aluminum by U.S. President Donald Trump, there's also concern in Canada's auto sector.


Canada is preparing a policy shift that could reshape its automotive sector by giving foreign automakers preferential access to the domestic market—on the condition that they manufacture vehicles within the country. A senior government official signaled that the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen Canada’s industrial base and attract long‑term investment.

What the Policy Would Do

  • Automakers that establish or expand production facilities in Canada would gain improved access to sell their vehicles domestically.
  • The approach is designed to boost job creation, deepen supply chains, and reinforce Canada’s role in North American vehicle production.
  • The policy aligns with national goals to expand electric‑vehicle manufacturing and secure future‑focused industries.

Why It Matters

The global auto industry is undergoing rapid transformation, especially with the shift toward electric and zero‑emission vehicles. Canada aims to position itself as a competitive manufacturing hub by:

  • Attracting foreign direct investment
  • Strengthening domestic production capacity
  • Supporting innovation and climate‑related industrial strategies
  • Competing more effectively with the United States and Asia

Industry Outlook

The proposal is expected to draw interest from automakers seeking a stronger foothold in North America. It may also spark debate among existing manufacturers about competitiveness and long‑term implications for the sector.


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