Canada’s main stock index showed enough strength to overcome a marketplace split, with enough gains across several sectors contributing to the positive momentum. This uptick reflects the meagre investor optimism amid stable commodity prices and encouraging economic signals. Trading volume was moderate, suggesting steady participation without significant volatility.
US markets were closed for the July 4th Independence Day holiday.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.49 cents US compared to 73.75 cents US on Thursday.
US crude futures traded $0.50 lower at US$66.50 a barrel, and the Brent contract fell $0.50 to US$68.30 a barrel.
The price of gold was up US$3.27 to US$3,336.74.
In world markets, the Nikkei was up 24.98 points to ¥39,810.88, the Hang Seng was down 153.88 points to HK$23,916.06, the FTSE was down 0.29 point to ₤8,822.91, and the DAX was down 146.68 points to €23,787.45.
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