Canadian stocks moved lower on Monday as investors refrained from big bets after the U.S. and Iran pushed to re-assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. The intensifying conflict pushed oil prices and inflationary concerns higher once again.
The Canadian market remains firmly down in negative territory Monday afternoon, weighed down by losses in consumer staples, consumer discretionary, materials and industrials sectors. Energy stocks are up, rising on firm oil prices.
Canadian stocks look headed for a weak start Monday morning as higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions, and U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh threat on European cars and trucks are likely to weigh on sentiment.
Canadian stocks ticked lower on Friday amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade, while reports indicating that Iran has sent a fresh peace proposal to the U.S. to end the gulf war limited the losses.
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.
Canadian shares are likely turn in a mixed performance on Friday with investors reacting to corporate earnings updates and continuing to assess the developments on the Middle East front.
After trending lower over the past few sessions, Canadian stocks showed a strong move back to the upside during trading on Thursday. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index moved higher early in the session and climbed more firmly into positive territory as the day progressed. The index shot up 645.94...
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory Thursday afternoon thanks to hectic buying in stocks from across several sectors. A preliminary estimate showing the Canadian GDP expanded in the first quarter despite a stall in March, and a drop in oil prices helped lift sentiment.
The Canadian market may open with a positive bias on Thursday with materials stocks finding some support thanks to higher precious metals prices. Oil's fall may hurt energy stocks. Investors will also be reacting to a slew of corporate earnings updates and Canadian GDP data.
Canadian stocks moved lower on Wednesday, extending the losses from two previous sessions amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure while traders analyzed the interest rate decisions by the central banks of Canada and the U.S.
Canadian stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, weighed down by persisting concerns about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran and its potential impact inflation and overall economic growth. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada left its interest rates unchanged as widely expected for the fourth consecutive meeting.
Canadian and U.S. futures point to a flat start on Bay Street Wednesday morning, ahead of interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve.
Canadian stocks extended the losses from yesterday's session and pulled back on Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran stalemate continues. In addition, lingering concerns about the huge investments made in AI weighed on tech stocks in the U.S. as well as in Canada.
The Canadian market was down firmly in negative territory around mid-afternoon on Tuesday, weighed down by sharp losses in materials and technology sectors. Energy stocks are up with strong gains, riding on higher oil prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Canadian stocks are likely to swing between gains and losses on Tuesday with investors tracking the trend in the commodities market and continuing to assess the developments on the geopolitical front. With the focus on key central bank meetings, the mood is likely to remain cautious for much of the day's session.
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.