Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance in largely cautious moves by investors amid lingering concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Technology stocks are up, while shares from energy, consumer discretionary and materials sectors are showing weakness.
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May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.