TSX advances at the open after stellar July Canadian jobs report

EasyJet shares jumped nearly 10% after the airline reached an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake over a potential $7.3 billion acquisition. Castlelake’s revised offer of £6.90 per share represents a nearly 24% premium to easyJet’s previous closing price.

The Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced market pressure as insurer stocks plummeted sharply. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-China trade relations, with forthcoming trade data expected to shed light on China’s economic condition. It is expected that policymakers will keep providing limited support…

Japan’s Nikkei share average finished close to a three percent decline on Thursday, influenced by a sell-off in chip-related stocks and escalating hostilities in the Middle East that dampened risk appetite. Despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reporting record earnings, investor caution prevailed amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Conversely, Nichirei shares soared after resuming…