Breaking News: Canadian Stock Futures Fall Following U.S. Interest Rate Cut Rally
In a surprising turn of events, futures linked to Canada's main stock index took a dip on Friday, echoing the trend seen in Wall Street. This pause in the market comes after a week of gains fueled by the recent U.S. interest rate cut.
The S&P/TSX index futures were down by 0.3% at 6:01 a.m. ET, reflecting the cautious sentiment among investors. U.S. stock index futures also showed a downward trend, with all three main indexes taking a breather from the previous session's rally.
Despite hitting an all-time high on Thursday, Canada's composite index was up by 1.2% for the week. The energy sector stocks in Canada might see a decline due to lower oil prices, but the commodity itself is on track for its second consecutive weekly gain.
On the other hand, the materials sector is expected to benefit from higher gold prices, which recently hit a record high. Investors are closely monitoring the Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem's speech for insights into the central bank's monetary policy outlook.
In corporate news, Orex Minerals announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, John Eren, with immediate effect. The commodities market showed mixed results, with gold prices rising by 0.79% and US crude prices dipping slightly.
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