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TSX:CM News 21 January 2026

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Toronto, Jan 21, 2026, 10:43 EST Canada’s main stock index dropped on Tuesday, posting its biggest decline in two months as investors digested fresh U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland and jitters in Japan’s bond market. The S&P/TSX Composite ended down 340.68 points, or 1%, at 32,750.28, led by a near 4% slide in technology shares. (Reuters) The move mattered…

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  • Soybean Futures Climb Amid Trade Talks and Weather Concerns
    January 21, 2026, 3:24 PM EST. Soybean futures rose by 12 to 13 cents in nearby contracts Wednesday despite the national average cash soybean price falling 13 1/4 cents to $9.95. Soymeal futures dropped by 40 to 70 cents, while soy oil futures rose sharply by 141 to 144 points. U.S. Trade Representative Greer indicated potential talks with Chinese officials before April, ahead of a planned U.S.-China presidential meeting. Weather impacts remain mixed, with rains forecasted in northern Brazil slowing early harvest and drier conditions expected in southern Brazil and parts of Argentina. March, May, and July soybean contracts all showed gains. These market moves reflect ongoing trade optimism and regional weather pressures affecting supply.
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