StockKey Staff | May 1, 2025 | 4 min read Table of Contents Market Context What Happened Why It Matters Sector Breakdown Risks to Watch What to Watch Next Final Outlook 1. Market Context — A Market in Transition The S&P/TSX Composite has entered a phase of measured recalibration, with investors balancing the Bank of…
Table of Contents Market Context What Happened Why It Matters Sector Breakdown Risks to Watch What to Watch Next Final Outlook Market Context Canadian equities are navigating a genuinely complex crosscurrent in the final days of April 2026. The S&P/TSX Composite has now fallen in four consecutive sessions, settling at 33,584 on Tuesday — registering…
The Bank of Canada will announce its next interest rate decision on April 29, with markets broadly expecting the overnight rate to remain unchanged at 2.25%. According to a Reuters poll conducted between April 21 and 24, all surveyed economists anticipate a hold, while market-implied pricing from interest rate swaps suggests a high probability of…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the week essentially unchanged, settling near 33,904 on Friday as a tense geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran continued to cloud investor sentiment. The index oscillated throughout the session, with gains in select gold miners and retail-facing stocks offset by weakness across the financial and energy subsectors. Volume…
Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday following by-election wins and five floor crossings by opposition MPs over the past several months, bringing the party to 173 seats — just above the threshold required for a majority. The development, confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s trading session, was interpreted by…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Tuesday at 34,102.36, advancing 223 points as investor sentiment improved on signs that the Middle East ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran was holding. Eight of the twelve TSX subgroups finished higher, with information technology leading at a gain of 3%, followed by financials and gold, each up 1.3%….
The S&P/TSX Composite Index soared 294 points to close at 34,346 on Friday, marking a 0.86% gain as Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz triggered widespread relief across Canadian markets. The move ended weeks of supply disruption that had constrained nearly 20% of global oil shipments through the critical Middle East waterway. Iran’s…
Shopify shares have tumbled 31% over the past three months, closing at $115 on April 13, as investors grapple with concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software business models. The Ottawa-based e-commerce platform reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 31% and authorized a $2 billion share buyback, yet the stock sold off sharply alongside other…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Thursday at 34,052 points, down 0.30%, as mixed sector performance reflected competing forces in the Canadian market. Energy stocks extended gains driven by elevated oil prices, while major banks retreated on easing stagflation concerns and moderating crude rallies. Canadian Natural Resources rose 0.92% as West Texas Intermediate crude maintained strength…
The Toronto Stock Exchange closed Thursday at 34,052 points, down 103 points in a session marked by conflicting signals from geopolitical developments and sector rotation. The modest decline came despite President Trump announcing a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, alongside progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Energy stocks led the gains as oil…
Canadian and U.S. markets posted their strongest rally in over a year after President Trump announced a fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran, sending oil prices plunging over 16 percent. The S&P/TSX Composite Index jumped more than 200 points, closing above 33,695 as energy fears that had gripped investors for weeks evaporated in a single session….
Canadian gold producers are capitalizing on near-record bullion prices, with Agnico Eagle Mines and other major names posting exceptional quarterly results. Gold traded around $4,787 per ounce on Friday, down slightly from recent highs but still representing a significant premium compared to 2023-2024 levels. Agnico Eagle’s first quarter expectations call for earnings per share of…
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s main index climbed 218 points to close at 33,695.76 on Friday, marking a 0.65% gain as investors shifted focus toward Middle East peace negotiations and oil price volatility. The rally represented the TSX’s strongest weekly performance in recent months, driven primarily by outsized gains in the energy sector. Canadian energy stocks…
Canada’s main stock index is entering the week under pressure, with investors closely watching macroeconomic signals and sector-specific movements. The TSX recently declined about 1.7%, extending a multi-day losing streak and reflecting cautious sentiment across the market. One of the primary forces shaping today’s trading environment is the surge in global oil prices. Rising geopolitical…
Gold prices moved slightly higher after a recent decline, as investors took advantage of lower prices to re-enter the market. This rebound comes after bullion experienced its longest losing streak in months, highlighting how quickly sentiment can shift in the commodities market. The recent drop in gold prices was largely influenced by a stronger U.S….
