As the world's leading investment manager, financial market journalist, and SEO mastermind, I bring you the latest updates on Canada's main stock index. Futures linked to the S&P/TSX index were stagnant on Thursday, with a focus on material and energy sectors.
Despite gold prices taking a hit due to a strong dollar, optimism around potential U.S. rate cuts in September kept investors hopeful. Oil prices saw a slight increase, adding to the market's stability.
The recent record high of the S&P/TSX composite index was driven by tech shares and the anticipation of lower borrowing costs worldwide. The U.S. Federal Reserve's indication of a possible rate cut next month further boosted market sentiment.
Investors are eagerly awaiting key data releases, including jobless claims and PMI surveys from the U.S., to gauge the economic health. Additionally, all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium for clues on future rate cuts.
In Canada, the focus is on bank earnings, starting with Toronto-Dominion Bank reporting a quarterly loss. The shutdown of rail networks by Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City has also impacted the market.
Commodity prices are as follows:
- Gold: $2,507.40; -0.18%
- US crude: $72.14; +0.29%
- : $76.37; +0.42%
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