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Global equities are advancing Tuesday morning as hopes for a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks support risk appetite across markets. The S&P 500 gained around 0.4% through midday, with technology stocks leading again, while the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.44% overnight and European indexes added modest gains. All four sleeves of XEQT are positive, lifting the fund 0.63% so far on the day.
26.04% of XEQT
The S&P/TSX Composite rose 0.37% through midday Tuesday, with energy names including Canadian Natural Resources and Suncor Energy advancing alongside precious metals producers Agnico Eagle and Wheaton Precious Metals, as oil prices seesawed and Pakistan moved to arrange a fresh round of U.S.-Iran negotiations.
43.30% of XEQT
U.S. equities advanced 0.47% through midday, building on Monday's recovery, as technology stocks including Oracle, Nvidia, and Palantir continued to climb and Pakistan's effort to arrange a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks added to the positive backdrop.
25.29% of XEQT
XEF.TO rose 0.62% as the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.44% to a one-month high in Tokyo, with SoftBank among the session's standout gainers, while European indexes including Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 added around 0.9% and 0.6% respectively in morning trade.
5.27% of XEQT
Emerging markets led all XEQT sleeves with a 1.18% gain, driven by strong sessions in Asia, where South Korea's KOSPI rose as much as 2.8% to a more-than one-month high and Taiwan's index added 2.5% to reach a record high, as AI-linked technology stocks advanced on Middle East resolution hopes.
XEQT is up 0.63% through midday Tuesday, with every sleeve in positive territory. A fragile ceasefire and renewed diplomatic activity are providing a lift across global equities, and the diversified nature of this portfolio means no single geopolitical headline can define the outcome. Stay the course.
Pakistan is attempting to broker a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks ahead of the current ceasefire expiry, which is keeping energy prices and risk assets in a cautious but positive zone. No action required for long-term XEQT holders.
The Nikkei 225 rose 2.44% Tuesday on renewed optimism, and Japan remains the largest single-country weight in XEQT's MSCI EAFE sleeve. A calmer geopolitical backdrop tends to support Japanese equities, particularly technology and industrials. No action required.
BlackRock upgraded both U.S. and emerging market equities to overweight Tuesday, citing an 80% projected jump in semiconductor earnings for 2026 and improving Middle East conditions. This aligns with XEQT's existing exposure and requires no reallocation.
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