Global equities opened on a mixed note after renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on sentiment, while investors reacted to a sharp surge in oil prices.

Canadian banks saw mixed results for 2Q26, according to Fitch Ratings. Most institutions reported modestly lower top-line numbers, primarily driven by three fewer calendar days in the quarter and pressure on net interest income.

With the FTSE 100 bearish and Wall Street bullish, global markets’ trading direction diverges amid renewed optimism following the US-Iran decision to extend the ceasefire, despite reported military attacks between Washington and Tehran.

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GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer on Monday to buy eBay, with the video game retailer’s Chief Executive saying the move could create a strong competitor to Amazon.

U.S. President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports, U.S. media reported, citing several White House officials.