TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained more than 200 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the financial and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 235.87 points at 35,171.67, regaining some of the ground lost on Wednesday when it fell more than 300 points.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 129.34 points at 52,477.73. The S&P 500 index was up 43.12 points at 7,525.83, while the Nasdaq composite was up 199.16 points at 26,069.81.
The Canadian dollar traded for 70.56 cents US compared with 70.55 cents US on Wednesday.
The August crude oil contract was down US$1.01 at US$72.51 per barrel.
The August gold contract was up US$54.80 at US$4,137.20 an ounce.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2026.
