Baystreet.ca – Futures Little Changed

Advertisment U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday after the major averages climbed on rising hopes that President Donald Trump will curtail his initial plans for broad-ranging tariffs. Investors also awaited consumer confidence figures that could sway the market later in the session. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials faded six points…

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USD / CAD – Canadian dollar drifting higher

– Canadian Federal election April 28-beware of polls – US may water down April 2 tariffs. – USD opens slightly lower across the board on improved risk sentiment. USDCAD: open 1.4337, overnight range 1.4314-1.4344, close 1.4325, WTI 68.58, Gold 3024.51 The Canadian dollar has a lot going on domestically; weak consumer spending, rising inflation and…

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TSX Hikes on Tariff Hope

Stocks throughout North America went into the stratosphere Monday, on hope the Trump administration planned to cut back on some of its proposed tariffs. The TSX Composite Index recovered 335.62 points, or 1.3%, to close Monday at 25,304.11, its highest level in three weeks. The Canadian dollar moved north 0.09 cents…

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Dow Hikes on Softer Tariff Stance

Advertisment Stocks jumped Monday on optimism that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and so the U.S. could skirt an economic slowdown from a protracted trade war. The Dow Jones Industrials barreled higher 597.99 points, or 1.4%, to 42,583.32. The S&P 500 Index climbed…

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Northern Dynasty, Aura at 52-Week Highs on News

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (T.NDM) hit a new 52-week high of $1.68 Monday. Northern Dynasty provided commentary on the executive order issued by President Donald Trump on March 20, titled “Immediate Measures to Increase America’s Mineral Production.” Aura Minerals Inc. (T.ORA) hit a new 52-week high of $26.36 Monday. Aura announced today that…

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