Canada Stock Markets Opening Bell
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) joins TSX members to open the market. Mar 4, 2024. Source: TMX Group.

TSX futures climbed Monday , tracking Wall Street higher as reports signaled a softer-than-expected U.S. stance on fresh tariffs, easing investor concerns.

Market Numbers (Futures)

TSX : Up (0.7%) 25,143.27
TSXV: Down (0.47%) 637.79
DOW:  Up (2.60%)  42,703.00
NASDAQ: Up (4.12%) 20,253.25
FTSE: Up (0.004%) 8,647.14

In the Headlines

The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 2025 program year.

And consumers tightened their belts to start off the year with stats Canada reporting retail sales fell 0.6 per cent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower

Currencies Update: (Futures)

The loonie down $0.03% to 6979 cents US,  down to 0.11% to $.6435 against the  Euro. Bitcoin is up 3.37% to $125,499.35

Commodities: (Futures)

USD –  Up (0.07%) $.6979
GBP-  Down  (0.11%)  $0.5381
EUR – Down (0.11%) $0.6435
Bitcoin: Up (3.37%) 125,499.35
JPY: Up (0.41%) $104.91

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