Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.75%
In short
Canadian equities faced downward momentum and settled in negative territory at the end of the session. The S&P/TSX Composite, serving as the country's benchmark index, declined by 0.75% over the trading day. This drop capped off a weaker session for major stocks across the board.
Key points
- Canadian equity markets finished the daily trading session with measurable overall losses.: Canadian equity markets finished the daily trading session with measurable overall losses.
- The country's benchmark stock index registered a decline of 0.75% during trading.: The country's benchmark stock index registered a decline of 0.75% during trading.
- Negative trading momentum pushed major Canadian shares lower by the final market bell.: Negative trading momentum pushed major Canadian shares lower by the final market bell.