Country: CA | Published: 2026-09-24
Canadian markets stayed under pressure, with the TSX slipping as materials shares gave back ground even as energy found some support. The macro backdrop remains mixed: small busine
Canadian markets stayed under pressure, with the TSX slipping as materials shares gave back ground even as energy found some support. The macro backdrop remains mixed: small business confidence fell in September while retail sales are expected to rebound after a July decline, and bond yields eased back following a sharp rise. Geopolitical headlines around US relations and trade diversification efforts, including talks with Vietnam and Europe on payments, continue to dominate the narrative over clear domestic price direction.