Swiss Market Ends On Bright Note

TSX Ends Sharply Lower As Stocks Tumble On Tariff Jitters

The Canadian market ended sharply lower on Monday due to heavy selling in energy and technology sectors. Stocks from materials, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors were the other major losers.

RTTNews | 6h 37min ago

Dollar Loses Ground On Growth Worries

The U.S. dollar drifted lower on Monday, losing ground against almost all its major counterparts, amid rising concerns about global growth, and prospects of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve earlier than expected.

RTTNews | 7h 11min ago

Euro Rallies Amid Ukraine Peace Plan

The euro firmed against its major counterparts on Monday, amid the prospect of higher defense spending in Europe to deter Russian aggression.

RTTNews | 10h 10min ago

Canadian Market Down Firmly In Negative Territory

The Canadian market, which retreated after a positive start Monday morning, continues to languish in negative territory well past noon, with stocks from technology and energy sectors reeling under selling pressure.

RTTNews | 10h 12min ago

European Markets Close On Firm Note As Defense Stocks Rally

European markets closed higher on Monday, led by strong gains posted by defense stocks amid rising prospects of increased military spending by European countries. Investors also bet on a rate cut by the European Central Bank this week.

RTTNews | 11h 19min ago

U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Dips 0.2% In January

Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly edged modestly lower in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Monday. The Commerce Department said construction spending slipped by 0.2 percent to an annual rate of $2.193 trillion in January after climbing by 0.5 percent to a revised rate of $2.196 trillion in December.

RTTNews | 14h 29min ago

U.S. Manufacturing Index Edges Lower But Still Indicates Modest Growth In February

A report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday showed its reading on U.S. manufacturing edged slightly lower in February, although the index still indicated growth in the sector for the second straight month. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.3 in February after rising to 50.9 in January, but a reading above 50 still indicates growth.

RTTNews | 14h 35min ago

Bay Street Likely To Open On Firm Note

Canadian shares are likely to open on a firm note Monday morning, tracking gains in European markets, and higher commodity prices. Worries about new tariffs by U.S. effective Tuesday could weigh and limit market's upside.

RTTNews | 16h 13min ago

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