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Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite index, ended up 0.8% at 34,937.85 points on Friday, nearing its record high.

Toronto, Canada

Who
Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Fergal Smith, Shiraz Ahmed
What
Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite index, ended up 0.8% at 34,937.85 points on Friday, nearing its record high.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:37:47 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
Toronto, Canada ·
Why
Hopes for an imminent peace deal in the Middle East boosted investor sentiment globally, lifting copper prices and metal mining shares.
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How this affects you

The Toronto Stock Exchange's strong performance, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal, led to a 1.5% weekly gain. This positive sentiment could ease concerns about inflation and support economic growth, potentially influencing global market trends.

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    Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite index, ended up 0.8% at 34,937.85 on Friday, marking its highest closing level since June 4.
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