Canadian pension plan returns rose in the second quarter, supported by robust equity market performance, with the median pension plan returning 6.6% for the quarter and 6.8% year-to-date, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe.Geopolitical issues continued to dominate in the second quarter…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.6% to a record close of 35,568 on Monday as oil prices tumbled following a pause in hostilities between the US and Iran.Crude prices fell after both countries halted strikes over the weekend amid renewed diplomatic efforts, with President Trump reportedly open to…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose nearly 0.5% to trade above 35,000 on Friday, nearing record highs as mining stocks advanced.Gold prices rose, lifting miners, with Agnico Eagle and Barrick gaining about 1% each, WPM rising more than 1.5%, and Teck Resources extending gains by nearly 2% after beatin…
Futures tracking the S&P/TSX Composite Index fell on Thursday amid escalating Middle East tensions and renewed concerns over AI spending.Oil prices surged after Yemeni Houthis struck two Saudi oil tankers, heightening fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.Rising energy prices fueled inflat…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1.2% to close at 35,369 on Tuesday, buoyed by mining stocks that tracked higher metal prices.Gold prices climbed on hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, boosting the sector.Agnico Eagle added 4.3%, Barrick gained 4.6%, WPM jumped 6.7%, and Fra…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell more than 0.5% to trade below 35,500 on Thursday as gold prices slipped, while investors assessed worsening tensions in the Middle East. Agnico Eagle shed 2.5%, while Barrick and WPM lost more than 3% each.Meanwhile, the conflict pushed oil prices higher on supply c…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index added 0.2% to close at 35,320 on Tuesday following the release of US inflation data.US consumer prices declined in June for the first time in six years, while core inflation was little changed, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.Financials tra…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged 0.1% lower to close at 35,253 on Monday following military exchanges between the US and Iran.US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, pushing oil prices higher on renewed concerns over crude shipments through…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index was little changed near the 35,000 mark on Monday following military exchanges between the US and Iran.US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, pushing oil prices higher on renewed concerns over crude shipments thr…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.3% to close at 35,305, nearing its record high after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.Employment in Canada rose by 18,200 in June following an increase of 88,000 in May, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to its lowest level in nearly two years.Fi…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged up to trade above 35,000 on Friday, near its record amid a strong jobs report.Domestic employment in rose by 18,200 in June to extend the 88,000 addition in May, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and tied the lowest level in nearly two years.Financials…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.8% to close at 35,200 on Thursday, led by mining and financial stocks.Gold prices climbed as the US dollar weakened and investors sought safe-haven assets, boosting miners.Financials also advanced, with RBC rising 1.4% and TD Bank adding 1.1%.Elsewhere, Triple F…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.9% to close at 34,936 on Wednesday as renewed US-Iran tensions fueled risk aversion.President Trump said the memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict was "over," reviving concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies.Higher oil pri…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell ocer 1% to trade below 35,000 on Wednesday as renewed US-Iran tensions fueled risk aversion.President Trump said the memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict was "over," reviving concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies.Higher o…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged down to trade below 35,500 on Tuesday, weighed by losses in mining stocks.Gold prices declined as investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions and awaited the minutes from the Fed's June meeting for clues on monetary policy.Agnico Eagle, Franco-Nevada, and WPM f…
CANADA IVEY PMI EMPLOYMENT INDEX 53.6 IN JUNE VS. 54.3 IN MAY, 54.7 IN APRIL, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
Canada's main stock index edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by rising oil prices, while investors awaited the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's June meeting for signals on monetary policy path.The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX Composite index TSX:TSX rose 0.13% to 35,258.75 points.
CANADA MERCHANDISE TRADE BALANCE: IMPORTS -0.2% IN MAY FROM APRIL; EXPORTS +0.9% IN MAY FROM APRIL
CANADA MERCHANDISE TRADE BALANCE C$4.2 BLN IN MAY (VS. C$2.5 BLN MARKETS EXPECTED)
Canadian stock index futures inched higher on Tuesday as oil prices climbed, while investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for clues on the monetary policy path.Futures tracking the S&P/TSX Composite index (SXFc1) were up 0.35% at 7:39 a.m. ET.FOR CANADIAN MARKETS NEWS, CLICK O…
