Materials push S&P/TSX composite to another new high, U.S. stock markets also rise
The benchmark Canadian stock market index rose more than 260 points
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 12, 2026 January 12, 2026
- 16:32
The benchmark Canadian stock market index rose more than 260 points
BoC governor warns central bank independence is crucial to price stability
Investment fund manager will provide “complementary” expertise, NPM says
Canadians continue to avoid U.S., overseas travel up in December: Statistics Canada
MNP's consumer debt index improved slightly in December
Move sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Move ramps up Trump administration's targeting of independent agency
Investors see jobs data as boosting chance of rate cuts
Rising geopolitical risk threatens to undermine rules-based economic system
Economy continues to grow, with Atlanta Fed projecting 2.7% increase in Q4
Economy added 8,200 jobs last month, but labour force also grew
Canadian stock markets benefited as the price of oil ticked higher
Exit volumes decline by 85% in 2025 from year before
RBC Capital Markets tops underwriter rankings, leads on equity and debt
An increase in imports outpaced the growth of exports in the month: Statistics Canada
The payoff for AI has yet to materialize, amid growing vulnerabilities: BIS
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.34 cents US on Wednesday, slightly down from the previous day
Still, more offices are vacant now than they were pre-pandemic
Most Western banks had already exited sanctions-ridden Venezuela
The “low-hire, low-fire” job market remains in effect, labour department report suggests
The firm's chief economist says the CUSMA review will be pivotal
U.S. tech stocks drive market higher as gold also rises
Operating environment unfavourable as risks, uncertainty, rise