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.