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  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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U.S. Bid for Greenland Reignites Global Debate



Trump Reasserts Interest in Acquiring the Arctic Territory

President Donald Trump has revived his interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control, stating that the United States intends to pursue the acquisition “whether they like it or not.” His remarks, delivered during a meeting focused on national security and resource strategy, emphasized Greenland’s strategic value in the Arctic and the importance of preventing rival powers from gaining influence there.

Trump suggested he would prefer a cooperative agreement but made clear that the United States is prepared to explore more assertive options if negotiations fail. The comments have stirred renewed diplomatic friction with Denmark, which maintains sovereignty over Greenland, and with Greenlandic leaders who have repeatedly affirmed that the island is not for sale.

Officials in Greenland have stressed that decisions about the island’s future rest with its people, who have shown no interest in becoming part of the United States. Danish leaders echoed this stance, calling the idea of a forced acquisition unrealistic and unwelcome.

The renewed push has raised concerns among NATO allies about stability in the Arctic, a region already marked by increasing geopolitical competition. While the United States has long maintained a military presence in Greenland, Trump argues that the current arrangements do not adequately protect American strategic interests.

As tensions simmer, Greenland’s leaders continue to assert their autonomy, while Washington signals it is not backing away from its ambitions in the Arctic.


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