The Canadian market ended on a firm note on Monday, led by gains in energy, consumer staples and utilities sectors.
The mood remained positive right through the day's session amid easing concerns about global banking crisis following the latest developments in the sector.
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May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.