Canada Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the TSX Open as Oil Shock Hits Banks, Miners
Canada’s TSX index was set to open lower Monday, with futures down 0.92% after Brent crude touched $119.50 a barrel amid war involving Iran. The TSX had fallen 3.7% last week, its worst in over a month, as traders worried oil’s surge would fuel inflation. Wall Street futures dropped over 1%, and the VIX volatility index hit its highest since April 2025. Gold and base metals slipped, while financials faced scrutiny over condo appraisal practices.
