TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in trading on Wednesday, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.45 points at 25,641.18.
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in trading on Wednesday, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also rose.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.45 points at 25,641.18.
The index took a “breather” Wednesday ahead of key labour market indicators set to be released both in Canada and the U.S. this week, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones.
Statistics Canada will report the latest data from the national labour force survey on Friday, the same day the November jobs report is due in the U.S.
“That’s the last important data point for the Bank of Canada before they meet next week,” said Kourkafas.
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