The Aporia · S&P/TSX composite up more than 350 points, U.S. markets also positive

Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, increased by more than 350 points in late-morning trading on October 9, 2026, reaching 35,521.24 with significant gains in basic materials. U.S. markets also showed positive movement; the Dow Jones industrial average rose 202.86 points to 51,434.50, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite gained 30.52 points and 112.29 points respectively.

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On October 9, 2026, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, increased more than 350 points in late-morning trading to reach 35,521.24, largely due to gains in the basic materials sector. In parallel, U.S. markets showed positive trends: The Dow Jones industrial average gained 202.86 points to stand at 51,434.50, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite rose by 30.52 points and 112.29 points respectively. Additionally, the Canadian dollar slightly weakened against the U.S. dollar, trading for 70.08 cents US compared to 70.22 cents US on Thursday. The day also saw an increase in November crude oil prices by 18 cents US to US$91.67 per barrel, and a significant rise of US$51.20 in the December gold contract to US$4,208.20 per ounce.

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Canada’s main stock index rose more than 350 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also gained ground.

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S&P/TSX composite up more than 350 points, U.S. markets also positive · assertive framing

Canada’s main stock index rose more than 350 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also gained ground. asserted

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Canada’s main stock index rose more than 350 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also gained ground. asserted

markets → rise → ground

The Canadian dollar traded for 70.08 cents US compared with 70.22 cents US on Thursday. asserted

S&P/TSX composite up more than 350 points, U.S. markets also positive

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