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Intel Secures Apple Chip Deal in Major Foundry Pivot
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Markets
S&P/TSX34,077.80+221.18 (+0.65%)
S&P 5007,398.93+61.82 (+0.84%)
WTI Crude95.42-0.27 (-0.28%)
CAD/USD0.73-0.00 (-0.10%)
Bitcoin80,445.45+256.63 (+0.32%)
Market Deep Dive
Analysis provided by AI EconomistYield Easing Fuels TSX Gains
A slight retreat in the US 10-Year Bond yield has provided much-needed relief for Canadian equities. For students and investors, this suggests a cooling of interest rate pressures, allowing growth-oriented stocks on the TSX to perform well.
Read Analysis →VIX Rise Signals Underlying Anxiety
Despite the green day for the TSX, the VIX 'Fear Index' rose by 0.64%, indicating that traders are hedging against potential volatility. This divergence suggests that while prices are rising, the market is far from settled.
Read Analysis →Loonie Weakness Despite High Oil
The Canadian Dollar fell to 0.73 USD even as Crude Oil remains near the $95 mark, showing a decoupling of the 'Petro-currency' relationship. This suggests that US Dollar strength is currently outweighing the benefits of high energy exports for Canada.
Read Analysis →95.42Crude Oil (WTI) PriceKeele Street Journal Market Data
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