S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, saw a surge of more than 150 points in late-morning trading on Oct. 2, 2026, driven by widespread positivity across various sectors. Technology and industrial stocks were among the notable gainers.
U.S. stock markets also experienced an uptick, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising by 71.25 points to 50,997.81 and the S&P 500 increasing by 40.31 points to 7,706.76.
The Canadian dollar reached 70.19 cents US against the U.S. dollar, a slight improvement from the previous day's rate of 70.21 cents US. Meanwhile, crude oil prices dipped by US$2.78 to US$90.09 per barrel, while gold prices fell by US$25.50 to US$4,176.80 per ounce.
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