S&P/TSX composite rises on basic materials stocks, U.S. markets move lower
Precious metals stage recovery while tech stocks see declines
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 3, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 17:18
Precious metals stage recovery while tech stocks see declines
Lower-income households have lost ground since 2023
Office market entering period of growth, while retail real estate sector has stabilized: report
ECB survey finds funding scarcer, firms' profits under pressure
PMI data for both countries improved in January
Feds' investment promises potential long-term payoff, no quick hit
Half of respondents plan to help adult children financially
Previous head was fired after a disappointing jobs report last year
Government hopes to attract capital by reducing investment risk
Kevin Warsh's time as a Fed official overlapped with Carney's tenure as BoC governor
Revenue, program expenses both rose: fiscal monitor
Both economic powers pose challenges for Western nations
Fed Chair nominee seen as experienced, diplomatic
Dollar's fall against the euro makes EU goods more expensive in key market
Drop in goods-producing industries was offset by growth in services
If confirmed by the Senate, he'll replace Jerome Powell as chair in May
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 159.94 points
Cross-border credit grows amid increased shadow bank borrowing
Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
The sector's GDP rose $170 billion in Q3, up 1.3% compared with the previous three-month period