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S&P/TSX Ends Slightly Higher, U.S. Markets Also Close in Positive Territory

U.S. stocks rebounded late in the session as crude oil fell below $100 a barrel and gold futures climbed, easing earlier risk-driven selling.

  • Canada's main stock index ended more than 200 points higher on Thursday, while markets recovered from earlier losses as oil prices retreated.
  • Oil prices topped US$100 earlier in the day after U.S.-Iran tensions drove initial declines, but markets gained ground in the second half amid signs of a diplomatic off-ramp in the Middle East.
  • Market analyst Crowther said, "The fear of rising inflation has also moved into the narrative," as investors digest the prospect of sustained elevated energy costs.
  • Crowther said elevated oil prices favor Canadian commodity producers to cash in higher profits, even as Nvidia faces investor scrutiny over business model concerns.
  • Investors previously expected the Middle East conflict to resolve by now, but the protracted situation is forcing market participants to adjust to sustained, higher energy costs.
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BIV News broke the news on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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