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5 Things to Know Today: TSX Recap, Oil Eases, Loonie Under Pressure & Alberta's Pipeline Announcement (July 3, 2026)

  Friday, July 3, 2026 Here's what's moving markets and your money this morning — from Bay Street to the pumps to Ottawa. 1. TSX gains as investors digest a mixed session The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 0.31% on Thursday at 34,966.67 points (+109.68), its first full trading day back after the Canada Day holiday. Financials were mixed — Brookfield edged higher while TD Bank slipped nearly 1% — but mining stocks got a lift as gold prices ticked up, with Barrick and Franco-Nevada both up more than 3%. Shopify was the standout, jumping over 5% after settling a dispute with Shopline. 2. Oil prices ease as Iran-US talks continue in Doha Crude prices pulled back further and are now trading closer to pre-conflict levels after another round of indirect US-Iran talks in Doha, even though the sides didn't reach a breakthrough. That's welcome news for anyone filling up this long weekend, and it's also easing some of the energy-driven inflation pressure that's been compl...
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Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea Cause Major Disruption to Global Trade

 



The recent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea have caused a major disruption to global trade, forcing vessels into longer and more costly journeys around Africa. The attacks have led to car factories idling in Belgium and Germany, and spring fashion lines being delayed at a popular British department store. The situation is causing delays and driving up costs at a time when the world is already struggling with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more.

The threat of further attacks grows considerably the longer the war in Gaza drags on. Disruption to Red Sea trade lasting a year could surge goods inflation by up to 2%, piling on pain while the world already struggles with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more. The situation is causing delays and driving up costs at a time when the world is already struggling with higher prices for groceries, rent, and more.


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