Sources say Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is engaging with Iranian officials to try to ease escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.

US travel stocks fell as US-Iran tensions intensified and oil prices surged. United Airlines down 3.5%, Southwest Airlines down 2.1%, Carnival down 3.1%, Royal Caribbean down 1.1%, Norwegian Cruise Line down 1.9%, Delta Air Lines down 2.7%.

Indeed economist Brendon Bernard finds AI references in Ontario job postings rose to 28% from 9% after provincial rules introduced earlier this year requiring disclosure of AI use in hiring. Mentions climbed across nearly all occupations, with exceptions in beauty and personal care, dental and veterinary services. Bernard says the current level likely understates AI prevalence given rule exemptions and incomplete compliance.