Country: CA | Published: 2026-09-18
Canadian markets continue to weigh trade dynamics, with the EU's symbolic overture to Ottawa highlighting both the push to diversify away from Washington and the practical limits o
Canadian markets continue to weigh trade dynamics, with the EU's symbolic overture to Ottawa highlighting both the push to diversify away from Washington and the practical limits of that pivot, while US tariff threats over Canada-EU ties keep external risk in focus. The loonie's recent softness reflects widening rate spreads, and broader risk sentiment got a lift as Treasury yields retreated and chips led a rebound in global equities. Ratings commentary still frames Canada's growth as volatile, keeping the tension between domestic reform hopes and trade uncertainty front and center.