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S&P/TSX composite up more than 450 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

Canada's primary stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, surged more than 450 points in late-morning trading on September 3, 2026, as financial and technology stocks drove the rally, according to The Canadian Press. U.S. stock markets also experienced a gain, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising 624.99 points and the S&P 500 index increasing by 74.15 points.

In parallel, Canadian and global commodity prices saw a rise, with the Canadian dollar trading at 72.53 cents US against Wednesday's 72.13 cents US, while crude oil and gold prices climbed by US$1.36 and US$130.00 respectively.

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