Country: CA | Published: 2026-09-16
Canadian equities slipped as inflation worries ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision weighed on sentiment, with domestic growth showing resilience but rate risks still in play
Canadian equities slipped as inflation worries ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision weighed on sentiment, with domestic growth showing resilience but rate risks still in play. On the trade and diplomacy front, Canada has been invited to become the EU bloc's first associate member, a step that could broaden its international economic ties. Corporate activity offered some support, with a major Canadian investment firm agreeing to buy plumbing maker Reliance, and domestic AI agent tools gaining enterprise attention.