TORONTO – The futures market suggested a negative open for U.S. stock markets and the price of oil fell as Iran continued to fire drones and missiles at Israel and the Gulf states.
The reversal for the futures, which had earlier suggested a positive open, came despite comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that he thinks “the war is very complete, pretty much.”
Stock markets in Europe and Asia were higher.
The April crude oil contract was down US$5.53 at US$89.24 per barrel.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.69 cents US compared with 73.67 cents US on Monday.
The April gold contract was up US$81.50 at US$5,185.20 an ounce.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 10, 2026.
— With files from The Associated Press.
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