Markets opened mixed this morning as investors digested strong Canadian GDP data and global rate-cut speculation. The TSX is slightly higher after Canada’s economy grew 2.6% in Q3, beating expectations in what analysts call a “noisy report.” In the U.S., the Dow and Nasdaq are modestly higher following yesterday’s tech-led rally, while London’s FTSE is slightly weaker.
Gold prices broke resistance as traders ramp up bets on interest rate cuts, while Bitcoin is gaining ground after recent volatility. Meanwhile, CME Group restored most operations after an hours-long outage, calming concerns in futures and forex markets.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.05%), 31,196.71
TSXV: Up (+3.72%), 922.08
DOW: Up (+0.15%), 47,541
NASDAQ: Up (+0.28%), 25,371.25
FTSE: Down (-0.07%), 9,701.5
In the headlines
- Canada’s Economy Beats Estimates: Canada’s GDP grew 2.6% in Q3, surpassing forecasts in what analysts call a “noisy report.” Businesses like Shopify (TSX:SHOP) are in focus as strong growth signals resilience despite global uncertainty.
- Banks Enter Q4 with Lofty Expectations: Canadian banks, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), head into the fourth quarter priced for perfection. Analysts warn that any earnings miss could trigger sharp market reactions.
Currencies
USD: Up (+0.27%), $0.7142
GBP: Up (+0.35%), $0.5398
EUR: Up (+0.37%), $0.6168
JPY: Up (+0.14%), ¥111.556
AUD: Down (-0.13%), $0.91463
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+1.04%), 129,446
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Up (+1.93%), 5.2606
Gold: Up (+0.83%), 4,191.88
WTI: Down (-0.35%), 58.991
Natural Gas: Up (+0.65%), 4.646
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