Canadian Markets Hold Steady as US Indices Decline
Canada's S&P/TSX composite index remained largely unchanged on November 13 while major U.S. stock indices saw significant declines.
The S&P/TSX composite index remained largely unchanged during late-morning trading on November 13, 2026, rising 0.62 points to close at 36,137.81. Gains within the utility and telecom sectors balanced out losses seen in base metal and technology stocks.
In contrast, major U.S. markets experienced a downturn. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 124.53 points to 52,172.56, the S&P 500 fell 73.48 points to 7,518.92, and the Nasdaq composite decreased 432.15 points to 24,933.94.
Commodity markets showed mixed results. The December crude oil contract increased by 35 cents US to reach US$89.09 per barrel, while the December gold contract declined by US$3.60 to US$3,881.70 an ounce. The Canadian dollar was traded at 70.16 cents US.
