Canada’s S&P/TSX composite index shows notable day-to-day volatility across reporting from multiple outlets, moving both higher and lower by large point amounts. In late-morning periods covered by Business in Vancouver, the index rises—by more than 150 points at one point, with the S&P/TSX composite described at 35,011.68—supported by strength in the financial and utility sectors. Other reports from the Winnipeg Free Press describe the index falling sharply, including a drop of more than 500 points in one session and down more than 100 points in another, with technology and base metals cited as among the factors weighing on the index. Several reports also link downturns to declines in the price of oil, while others describe gains that coincide with oil-related or broader market movement. Across all accounts, U.S. stock markets are reported as either lower or mixed during the same time frames, depending on the specific report. Overall, the coverage indicates that Canadian equities react to sector performance and energy price moves, while U.S. benchmarks do not move in lockstep.
S&P/TSX swings as sector and oil moves drive Canada stocks; U.S. markets mixed
Canada’s S&P/TSX composite index shows notable day-to-day volatility across reporting from multiple outlets, moving both higher and lower by large point amounts. In late-morning periods covered by Bus...
- Canada’s main S&P/TSX composite index swings between gains and losses in the reports provided.
- In at least one late-morning session, the index rises by more than 150 points, with financial and utility sectors cited as supporting gains.
- In at least one session, the index falls by more than 100 points, with technology and base metals cited as weighing on performance.
- Some reports tie Canadian declines to falling oil prices.
- U.S. stock markets are described as either falling or mixed, depending on the reporting time.
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the financial and technology sectors, while U.S. stock markets also moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 224.
11 hours agoTORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 350 points in late-morning trading as the price of oil rose to top US$90 a barrel after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The September crude oil contract was up US$5.40 at US$92.
1 day agoTORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 250 points, helped by strength in the energy and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 270.69 points at 35,231.01.
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