Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today
Global markets showed mixed results as tensions in the Middle East continued to affect investor sentiment. Wall Street futures were positive following a holiday, while Canada's TSX futures pointed lower after a record high. Oil prices rose amid uncertainty regarding shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to recent U.S. military actions in Iran.
- ▪Global markets were mixed as expectations for an end to the Middle East conflict waned after U.S. attacks on Iran.
- ▪Wall Street futures were in positive territory as trading resumed after a holiday.
- ▪Brent crude oil rose 3.2 percent to $99.18 a barrel amid uncertainty over shipping flows.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEquitiesGlobal markets were mixed as expectations for an imminent end to the Middle East conflict waned after the U.S. launched fresh attacks on Iran.Wall Street futures were in positive territory as trading resumes after markets were closed yesterday for a holiday.TSX futures pointed lower after Canada’s main stock index closed at a fresh record high yesterday. On Wall Street, markets are watching earnings from AutoZone Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd. and Zscaler Inc.“I’m a bit skeptical ... We keep being told there’s a deal that’s near, but what does the deal look like? That’s what’s really important. When’s the Strait of Hormuz going to open ...
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