Canada’s stock market rose for a second straight session on Friday as rising commodity prices and renewed hopes for more rate cuts in early 2026 amid weak economic data on both sides of the border boosted investor optimism. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 315 points, or 1%, to close at 31,756, marking the best one-day […]
Stronger commodity prices and optimism around rate cuts helped Canadian stocks rise for a third straight session on Thursday, as investors continued to respond positively to recent signals from the central bank. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 170 points, or 0.5%, to 31,661, hitting another record and extending the December rally. Despite weakness in some […]
Canadian stocks fell for a second straight session on Monday as falling commodity prices and speculation over the timing of future rate cuts continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The S&P/TSX composite index fell another 141 points, or 0.5%, to settle at 31,170, but still remained close to its all-time high. Even as select financial […]
After rallying for two consecutive sessions, Canadian stocks took a breather on Friday after a significantly stronger-than-expected domestic employment report and mixed U.S. inflation data led investors to dial back their expectations for near-term rate cuts. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 166 points, or 0.5%, to settle at 31,311 – ending the week with a […]
Canadian stocks continued to rise for a second straight session on Thursday as strong corporate earnings and rising hopes for more near-term rate cuts kept investors firmly in buying mode. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 317 points, or 1%, to settle for the day at 31,478, setting a new all-time high and marking the best […]
Canadian stocks continued to fall for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors tried to navigate a mix of economic uncertainty, fluctuating commodity prices and anticipation of upcoming central bank decisions. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 53 points, or 0.2%, to 31,049. Even as financial and technology stocks staged a notable recovery a day […]
After hitting a new all-time high last session, Canadian stocks started the new month on a negative note as investors turned cautious ahead of key economic data, bank earnings and central bank decisions. The S&P/TSX composite index gave up 281 points, or 0.9%, to close at 31,102, snapping a six-session winning streak. The pullback was […]
Canadian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, falling commodity prices and concerns about the overvaluation of high-flying technology stocks led to a broad market pullback. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 497 points, or 1.6%, to 29,778, marking the biggest single-day percentage drop in ten days and hitting the lowest closing level in […]
Canadian stocks started the new month on a mixed note as investors continued to assess the latest round of corporate earnings, global trade developments and macroeconomic signals. The S&P/TSX composite index hovered around the flat line for most of Monday’s session, closing with a modest 14-point gain at 30,275. Even as falling crude oil and […]
Canada’s stock market remained largely subdued on Thursday as mixed corporate earnings and uncertainty over future rate cuts kept investors on edge, despite a sharp intraday recovery in precious metals prices. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 34 points, or 0.1%, to settle at 30,179, as rollercoaster trading in key sectors reflected the market’s cautious mood. […]