S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, surged nearly 200 points in late-morning trading on August 19, 2026, as gains in the base metal sector helped the Toronto market recover some of the ground lost the previous day. The index closed at 36,544.95 points, up 177.02 points from its previous level.
Across the Atlantic, the U.S. stock markets also experienced positive momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 239.03 points to 53,582.43, while the S&P 500 index added 42.22 points to reach 7,733.98. The Nasdaq Composite index further boosted the market's strength, increasing by 118.86 points to hit 26,408.57.
The Canadian dollar appreciated slightly against the U.S. dollar, trading at 72.36 cents US in the afternoon, up from 72.00 cents US observed earlier in the day. Meanwhile, global commodity markets showed resilience. The October crude oil contract rose by US$1.09 to reach US$85.15 per barrel, while the December gold contract gained US$120.30, reaching US$4,540.90 per ounce.
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