Canadian Stocks Inch Lower After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail To Take Off

Canadian stocks edged lower as rising oil supply concerns intensified after the U.S. cancelled peace talks with Iran, leaving the Strait of Hormuz shut. The geopolitical shock raises the risk of higher crude prices and supply disruption, creating a broader risk-off tone for markets. The event is market-wide rather than company-specific, with the potential to affect energy, transportation, and inflation expectations.

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Canadian stocks edged lower as rising oil supply concerns intensified after the U.S. cancelled peace talks with Iran, leaving the Strait of Hormuz shut. The geopolitical shock raises the risk of higher crude prices and supply disruption, creating a broader risk-off tone for markets. The event is market-wide rather than company-specific, with the potential to affect energy, transportation, and inflation expectations.