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Equities in Canada mirrored the performance of their American cousins Thursday, on perception of clearer trade policy south of the border. The TSX Composite Index gained 92.88 points to close Thursday at 25,254.06. The Canadian dollar slid 0.43 cents at 71.85 cents U.S. In corporate news, Canadian Natural Resources beat…
Advertisment Stocks rose Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal framework between the U.S. and United Kingdom, the first major agreement hatched since the U.S. launched pre-emptive tariffs on most of the globe earlier this year. The Dow Jones Industrials hiked 254.72 points to 41,368.69. The S&P 500 index took…
Canada’s main stock index leaped higher on Thursday on news that the U.S. was on the verge of signing a trade agreement with Britain, while investors assessed mixed corporate results. The TSX Composite Index flew 172.3 points to pause for lunch Wednesday at 25,333.48. The Canadian dollar faded 0.43 cents at…
Advertisment Stock futures were higher Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal between the U.S. and United Kingdom had been struck. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials popped 359 points, or 0.9% to 41,573. Futures for the S&P 500 index zoomed 59.25 points, or 1.1%, to 5,711.25. Futures for…
Canada’s main stock index rose on Wednesday as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war firmed, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day. The TSX Composite Index climbed 142.7 points Wednesday noon to 25,117.42. The Canadian dollar deleted 0.02 cents at 72.59…
Canada’s main stock index found its legs again by the close on Wednesday as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war firmed. Meanwhile, investors greeted the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision with calm. The TSX Composite Index climbed 186.46 points to close Wednesday at 25,161.18. The Canadian dollar faded 0.32 cents at 72.29…
Advertisment The S&P 500 rose in choppy trading after the Federal Reserve signaled that the risks for an economic slowdown and higher prices are increasing. The Dow Jones Industrials hiked 284.97 points to 41,113.97. The broader index recovered 24.36 points to 5,631.27. The NASDAQ Composite regained 48.5 points to 17,738.16. As…
Advertisment Stocks were fairly static Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve interest rate announcement expected later in the day. Traders also monitored the latest updates on U.S. trade negotiations. The Dow Jones Industrials regained 258.06 points to 41,087.06. The S&P 500 index recovered 7.66 points to 5,614.57. The NASDAQ Composite skidded…
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly climbed after China’s central bank and financial regulators announced sweeping plans to cut key interest rates in an effort to shore up growth in the face of trade worries. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 docked 51.03 points, or 0.1%, to 36,779.66. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 29.17…
Advertisment Stocks slipped Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s shaky commentary on global trade deals, dashing hopes that progress will soon be made on the tariff front. Investors also awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Dow Jones Industrials stumbled 389.83 points, or 1%, to 40,829 The S&P 500 index skidded 43.47 points…
