Canadian shares are likely to open on a mixed note Thursday morning. While European stocks are up firmly in positive territory, commodities are turning in a mixed performance. With the crucial U.S. jobs data due on Friday, and the U.S. market closed today for Independence Day holiday, the mood in the Canadian market is likely to remain cautious.
Data on Canadian manufacturing and services sector activity for the month of June is due at 9:30 AM ET.
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