TSX Edges Lower Amid Geopolitical Tension

The TSX slipped on Monday as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks dampened risk appetite despite a surge in ARC Resources shares. Investors remain cautious as mining stocks track lower gold prices while the Bank of Canada is expected to hold interest rates.

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The benchmark stock index in Canada experienced a slight decline during Monday morning trading as geopolitical tensions outweighed significant corporate deal-making. Investors remained cautious following a lack of breakthroughs in diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, which dampened overall risk appetite across North American markets. By mid-morning, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index had retreated 0.2% to 33,825.82 points.

The historic Art Deco exterior of the Toronto Stock Exchange located on Bay Street in Ontario. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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