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‘Take Risk’: Canada Regulator Cuts Bank Capital Level to Boost Lending

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Bloomberg•Jun 19, 2026

‘Take Risk’: Canada Regulator Cuts Bank Capital Level to Boost Lending

Canada’s financial regulator lowered capital requirements for the country’s largest banks for the first time in three years, giving them flexibility to lend more to support a domestic push for defense spending, critical infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

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Oil Steadies as Traders Eye Lebanon Ceasefire, Hormuz Clues

Bloomberg

18 Jun 2026, 10:04 pm

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Oil Steadies as Traders Eye Lebanon Ceasefire, Hormuz Clues

Oil steadied as Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Hezbollah reportedly agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday.

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Emerging Currencies Retrace Losses on Hopes of Lebanon Truce

Bloomberg

19 Jun 2026, 04:06 am

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Emerging Currencies Retrace Losses on Hopes of Lebanon Truce

A gauge of emerging-market currencies trimmed losses following a report that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Alamos Gold Shares Plunge on Output Cut After Earthquake at Mine

Bloomberg

19 Jun 2026, 02:22 pm

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Alamos Gold Shares Plunge on Output Cut After Earthquake at Mine

Alamos Gold Inc. shares fell the most since 2020 after the Canadian company cut second-quarter production guidance following earthquakes that damaged a key mine.

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Stocks Stall as Iran Nuclear Talks Hit Early Snag: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg

18 Jun 2026, 10:05 pm

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Stocks Stall as Iran Nuclear Talks Hit Early Snag: Markets Wrap

Global stocks are ending a strong week on a cautious note as relief over an interim peace deal between the US and Iran gave way to a focus on the challenges of securing a lasting agreement.