The Canadian market closed on a firm note on Monday, lifted by gains in energy stocks. The start was a bit shaky, but stocks gained in strength as the day progressed as buying gathered momentum, although volumes remained a bit thin ahead of upcoming Christmas holidays.
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which dropped to 24,510.50, rallied to close with a gain of 149.50 points or 0.61% at 24,748,98,
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.