India, June 18 -- Wednesday, Canada Stock Index might open positive. TSX had lost 27.22 points or 0.10 percent on Tuesday to close at 26,541.39. Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded that any U.S. military intervention would result in irreparable damage, in response to U.S. President Trump's comment that Iran's leadership is an easy target. Political observers were suggesting that the U.S. might consider joining Israel in striking Iranian nuclear sites.

Gold stocks are trending up, while Silver stocks are slightly down. Crude Oil and Natural Gas stocks are trading positive.

The U.S. unemployment claims were up 245K, within the consensus range, while it was up 248K in the prior week. The U.S. Futures Index were trending positive i...