July 7, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT. The S&P/TSX composite index slipped 98.77 points to 35,113.55 on weakness in base metals. U.S. markets were lower too, with the Dow Jones off 236.62 points to 52,819.29, the S&P 500 losing 52.38 points at 7,485.05, and the Nasdaq shedding 371.90 points to 25,749.26. The Canadian dollar edged up, last at 70.45 cents US. In commodities, August crude futures climbed US$1.73 to US$70.28 a barrel, while August gold fell US$3.00 to US$4,164.50 an ounce. Investors showed caution across North American markets on July 7, 2026.
