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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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FBI Disrupts ISIS‑Inspired New Year’s Eve Plot in North Carolina

The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

U.S. federal authorities say they stopped a planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina, arresting an 18‑year‑old who investigators believe had been preparing for months. According to officials, the suspect had been influenced by ISIS propaganda and intended to carry out violence in the town of Mint Hill, near Charlotte.

Investigation and Arrest

Investigators say the suspect, Christian Sturdivant, had mapped out attacks on a grocery store and a fast‑food restaurant. When agents searched his home, they reportedly found knives, hammers, and handwritten plans hidden under his bed. Authorities say these materials outlined both his targets and his ideological motivations.

Motivation and Charges

Officials describe the plot as “ISIS‑inspired,” noting that the suspect had expressed support for the group and a desire to commit jihad. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and remains in federal custody.

Officials Praise Coordination

Law enforcement leaders credited quick coordination between federal and local agencies for preventing what they say could have been a deadly attack. The investigation remains ongoing.


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