FX.co ★ TSX Climbs to Fresh Record

The S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed 0.5% on Tuesday to trade near the 35,000 level, setting a record high after lagging US equities in the prior session. Energy and mining stocks led the advance as oil prices, though easing from Monday’s spike, remained elevated, and gold prices continued to firm. Canadian Natural and Suncor each gained about 1%, supported by resilient crude prices. Barrick rose nearly 1% following reports it is weighing a London listing for its African operations, with a potential all-share deal involving UK-listed Endeavour Mining among the options under consideration. On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were ongoing, but persistent tensions between Israel and Lebanon continued to cloud the outlook for a broader agreement and the eventual normalization of trade flows through the region.