TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell more than 550 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also lost ground amid uncertainty about U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.
“North American equity markets started out on solid footing today, but then … retreated as the day progressed. A key overhang was the pending deadline for Middle East ceasefire negotiations,” said Kathrin Forrest, equity investment director at Capital Group.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance called off a trip to Pakistan, where he was expected to lead U.S. negotiators in talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire. Later in the day, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran
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