Global Markets

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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
May 5, 2026
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Canada Stocks Rise as Jobs Data Boosts Market Sentiment

Canada’s main stock index gained nearly 250 points on Friday as investors assessed stronger-than-expected employment data and its potential impact on future Bank of Canada policy decisions. The Canadian labour market showed signs of recovery in July, with Statistics Canada reporting that
August 7, 2026
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Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Levels

Markets pause after strong start to August Wall Street ended Wednesday with a mixed performance, remaining close to record highs as oil prices stabilized and investors assessed corporate earnings, artificial intelligence spending and inflation concerns. The cautious trading followed two strong sessions
August 5, 2026
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US Stocks Near Record Highs as Oil Prices Fall

Wall Street gains as lower oil prices ease inflation concerns U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, moving close to record highs as falling oil prices helped reduce concerns that inflation could accelerate further. The S&P 500 gained 1.5%, ending just 0.1% below its
August 4, 2026
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TMX Expands U.S. Strategy With $800M MEMX Investment

Toronto Stock Exchange owner accelerates American expansion TMX Group Ltd., the operator behind the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, is significantly expanding its presence in the United States with an $800 million investment in New York-based exchange operator and market
July 31, 2026
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Microsoft Rally Sends Wall Street Higher

AI confidence returns after Microsoft earnings boost US markets rebounded strongly on Thursday as investors regained confidence in artificial intelligence spending following Microsoft’s latest earnings report. The software giant’s strong cloud performance and outlook helped ease concerns that massive AI infrastructure investments
July 30, 2026
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US Tech Stocks Stabilize as AI Funding Concerns Persist

Markets Recover After Chip Sector Sell-Off US technology stocks regained some ground on Tuesday after a recent decline in semiconductor shares raised concerns about artificial intelligence financing deals, while falling oil prices and strong corporate earnings provided support for broader markets. The
July 28, 2026
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Oil Hits $100 as Alphabet and Tesla Stocks Drop

Markets React to Middle East Tensions Brent oil surged to $100.69 a barrel, the highest since May, as rising Middle East conflict threatens global crude flow. Attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and ongoing US-Iran tensions drove the spike.
July 23, 2026
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Wall Street falls as technology stocks weaken

Major indexes close lower after earnings and data US stock markets ended Thursday’s session in negative territory as investors evaluated second-quarter corporate earnings and fresh economic indicators. Technology shares led the decline, putting pressure on the Nasdaq Composite, the Dow Jones Industrial
July 17, 2026
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S&P 500 Rises After Softer CPI

Wall Street Gains as Inflation Cools The S&P 500 closed higher on Tuesday after June inflation data came in below expectations, easing some concerns about the path of Federal Reserve policy. The broad index rose 0.38% to finish at 7,543.59. Nasdaq Leads
July 14, 2026
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Nasdaq Falls as Oil and Chips Weigh

Growth Stocks Lead the Market Lower U.S. stocks moved lower by midday as pressure on growth sectors pulled the major indexes into negative territory. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.06% to 26,002.95, while the S&P 500 declined 0.49% to 7,538.37. The Dow Jones
July 13, 2026
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