The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.2% to close at 33,271 on Tuesday as domestic markets attempted to stabilize following extreme volatility sparked by the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. While indices initially saw sharp swings driven by erratic oil pricing, the broader sentiment found support as investors digested comments from President Trump suggesting the conflict could be nearing a conclusion. Gold-mining shares surged to act as a primary hedge, with Agnico Eagle, Barrick Gold, and Wheaton Precious Metals each posting gains of around 1% that helped offset declines in the energy sector as crude benchmarks retreated from their recent peaks. Major financial institutions remained in focus as market participants analyzed corporate updates like the National Bank of Canada share repurchase amendment alongside incoming data for clues on the future monetary policy path.