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TSX rises on energy, mining gains as Middle East conflict widens

March 30 (Reuters) - Canada's resource-heavy main stock index rose on Monday, lifted by mining and energy gains, as firmer commodity prices offset concerns about ‌a widening Middle East conflict.At 10:37 a.m. ET, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX Composite Index (.GSPTSE), was up 0.7% at 32,201.91.Oil prices extended gains on renewed supply disruption worries, with Brent heading for a record monthly rise, while gold rose for a second straight session as safe-haven demand ⁠picked up.

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US issues new Venezuela-related general licenses for critical minerals

The US on Friday issued new, Venezuela-related general licenses for critical mineral investment and operations, according to the US Treasury Department.The licenses authorize “the supply of certain items and services for minerals operations” and “negotiations of and entry into contingent contracts for certain investment in Venezuela’s minerals sector,” according to the Treasury Department website.

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EU trade commissioner discusses critical minerals, tariffs with US

The European Union’s ⁠trade commissioner said on Saturday he held a “very positive” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Cameroon.“We agreed with the United States to further advance work on critical minerals,” commissioner Maros Sefcovic said, adding that tariffs were also discussed.

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Vedanta to split into five companies next month, FT reports

India’s Vedanta will break up into five listed companies early next month under a years-long restructuring program aimed at reducing debt, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing an interview with chairman Anil Agarwal.A tribunal approved the oil-to-metals conglomerate’s plan to split into five listed entities in December.After the demerger, the company will operate as Vedanta Limited, housing its base metals business. Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron, and Malco Energy will be the four other entities.

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US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Cobalt Blue

Deep-sea mining firm Glomar Minerals and Australia’s Cobalt Blue Holdings said on Monday they plan to build a US refinery to process critical minerals extracted from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean within three years.The move comes amid growing interest in mining the world’s seabeds for supplies of nickel, manganese, copper and other critical minerals used to build electronics, weapons and a range of consumer goods, even as the practice has drawn criticism from environmentalists.

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Fed watching private credit sector for signs of trouble, Powell says

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US dividend funds draw strong flows as investors seek safety

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G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability

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Gold gains for second straight session, yet set for monthly fall

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Germany cuts silver content in euro collector coins as prices gyrate

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On the horns of an inflation-growth dilemma, Fed Chair Powell to speak at Harvard

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Fed's faith in anchored inflation expectations may be coming under stress

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Sterling slides to more than 3-week low against euro, drops vs dollar

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Russia to introduce ban on gasoline exports from April 1, govt says

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 2:52 PM

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline as investors favor safe havens

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 2:50 PM

Services firms feel the squeeze as oil rally from Iran war fails to spur drilling

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 2:10 PM

Fed's Paulson says Iran war increases risks to growth, inflation

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 12:49 PM

US consumer sentiment slips to a three-month low in March

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 12:09 PM

Canada budget deficit over first ten months of 2025/26 rises to C$31.21 bln

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 11:16 AM

Canada February wholesale trade most likely up 2.3% - Statscan flash estimate

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 9:46 AM

Pound heads for biggest monthly loss against the safe-haven dollar since October

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 9:44 AM

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Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 8:28 AM

TSX futures down as Trump's Hormuz deadline extension brings little relief

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 7:26 AM

US stock futures subdued as Iran strike delay offers limited relief

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 7:25 AM

Wall St Week Ahead US jobs data to give economic view for war-gripped markets

Reuters - Mar 27, 2026 - 7:21 AM

Fed's Miran lays out path to shrink central bank balance sheet further

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 6:43 PM

Fed's Cook says the balance of risks has shifted toward inflation due to Iran war

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 6:42 PM

Big Oil to reap billions from Iran war windfall after a month of soaring energy prices

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 4:17 PM

Canadian dollar weakens for fourth day as Mideast peace hopes ebb

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 4:11 PM

With Hormuz still shut, options market signals rising risk of $150 oil

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 3:03 PM

Trump officials tout US energy dominance as global oil execs warn of supply crisis

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Canada to lobby G7 nations to join new defence bank, foreign minister says

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:57 PM

Low US weekly unemployment claims indicate labor market stable

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:53 PM

Guinea, Emirates Global Aluminium near deal to resolve asset dispute

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:33 PM

France among nations eyeing Australia critical minerals investment, minister says

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:25 PM

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to six-month high as Iran war drags on

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:23 PM

Bank of Canada says it will have a tough job tackling structural changes

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:21 PM

Chile lawmakers approve desalinization bill

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 1:16 PM

Turkish gold reserves in largest drop in 7 years, data shows

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 11:05 AM

Bank of Montreal targets 15% return on equity on wealth, US businesses growth

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Stocks and bonds slide as Iran crisis drives oil above $105

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 9:15 AM

Gold falls over 2% on fading hopes for interest rate cuts this year

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 9:11 AM

Barrick to delay Pakistan copper-gold project amid Middle East conflict, FT reports

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 9:00 AM

Wall Street futures slide as Middle East tensions temper risk appetite

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 8:20 AM

Futures dip as mixed signals on Middle East war keep investors on edge

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 8:18 AM

Wall Street bets US corporate earnings will withstand surging oil prices

Reuters - Mar 26, 2026 - 8:17 AM