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$45.41
+0.29%

Headline

International developed markets lead XEQT up 0.29% as Japan hits 70,000 and oil eases further.

XEQT rose 0.29% in early trading, with the international developed sleeve supplying just over half the gain. Japan's milestone move past 70,000 on the Nikkei 225 and higher interest rates from the Bank of Japan reinforced strength across developed Asia and Europe, while oil's further decline supported sentiment. Canada added incrementally on materials strength, offsetting energy weakness, while the U.S. sleeve barely moved as technology stalled. Emerging markets edged lower as China and Taiwan faltered.

How large is this morning's move?

Typical day · This morning's +0.29% move is 0.3× the 20-day average move.

This scale measures size, not what to do. Larger moves are a normal part of holding a global all-equity fund.

The Regions

  • Canada

    25.26% of XEQT

    • XIC.TO
    +0.39% +0.10 pts to XEQT

    The TSX opened higher, with Canadian materials rallying 2.17% to offset a 1.16% slide in energy on softer crude prices. Financials rose modestly, reflecting broader sentiment as the U.S.-Iran peace deal reduced geopolitical risk. The sleeve's gain of 0.39% was concentrated in metals and mining exposure.

    Canada market region icon

  • United States

    45.05% of XEQT

    • XTOT.TO
    • ITOT
    +0.06% +0.03 pts to XEQT

    U.S. equities were virtually flat in early trading as the market digested signs of a Strait of Hormuz reopening and lower oil prices. Industrials and financials posted modest gains, while health care, energy, and consumer staples declined. Technology showed no net movement, leaving the sleeve's 0.06% contribution minimal despite the broad index proximity to all-time highs.

    United States market region icon

  • Intl Developed

    24.60% of XEQT

    • XEF.TO
    +0.58% +0.14 pts to XEQT

    Japan's benchmark surpassed 70,000 for the first time after the Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, delivering a 0.67% gain. The UK and Australia also posted strong advances, while France and Italy contributed steadily. European markets climbed as the U.S.-Iran accord reduced energy-price risk, with Germany and Spain supporting the broader regional recovery. The sleeve's 0.58% move was well-distributed across developed-market geographies.

    Intl Developed market region icon

  • Emerging Mrkts

    4.98% of XEQT

    • XEC.TO
    -0.15% -0.01 pts from XEQT

    Emerging markets declined 0.15% as China fell 1.52% and Taiwan retreated 0.55% despite the Middle East accord. South Korea and India climbed, gaining 0.71% and 0.27% respectively, but could not offset the weight of weakness in Asia's two largest economies. Brazil and other smaller emerging exposures also declined, keeping the sleeve's contribution slightly negative.

    Emerging Markets market region icon

Colored bars represent biggest contributors to XEQT's move this morning (threshold = ±0.1 percentage points). Returns are daily ETF price moves for tracked regional or sector categories and may differ slightly from raw index movements.

The Hold Line

International developed markets provided half the fund's modest gain, reflecting central bank action in Japan and renewed appetite for European equities amid Middle East stabilization. Emerging markets detracted slightly as China and Taiwan softened the broader emerging-market picture despite gains in South Korea and India. For a long-term holder, a session where one sleeve carries the load while others remain subdued is routine market rhythm; the fact that no sleeve fell sharply keeps the overall picture balanced.

Signals

  • 01

    Japan hits 70,000 on BOJ rate hike

    The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1% and Japan's Nikkei 225 topped 70,000 for the first time, cementing a historic level amid stabilizing Middle East dynamics. For a long-term holder, this signals that developed-market central banks are comfortable tightening and that markets can absorb rate increases when geopolitical and commodity volatility ease.

  • 02

    Oil decline alleviates rate and inflation risk

    Oil prices fell 3% and dipped below $80 per barrel, signalling reduced stagflation concerns and relief in energy-importing economies. This supports a scenario where rate-sensitive sectors like financials benefit while commodity producers like Canadian energy face headwinds, a divergence visible in today's sleeve returns.

  • 03

    Emerging Asia softness despite peace deal

    China and Taiwan were the main drags in emerging markets despite the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, suggesting that geopolitical relief is not yet translating to Chinese stimulus expectations or semiconductor demand in Asia. This bifurcation between developed-market optimism and emerging-market caution is worth watching for signs of divergence in the recovery's breadth.

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