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Canada's Stock Index Soars Amid Rate Cuts, Gold Surge

9/21/2025

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On September 19, 2025, Canada's main stock index hit a record high of 29,768.36, up 314.83 points, fueled by gold mining shares and central bank rate cuts.
The Bank of Canada reduced its key policy rate to 2.5%, reflecting confidence in inflation and economic support.
Canadian retail sales declined by 0.8% in July but are projected to rise by 1% in August.
Wall Street's S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes increased for three consecutive weeks.
Energy stocks underperformed as oil prices fell 1.4% to US$62.68 per barrel, while a Senate funding bill blockage raises concerns about a potential U.S. government shutdown.

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On September 19, 2025, Canada's main stock index hit a record high of 29,768.36, up 314.83 points, fueled by gold mining shares and central bank rate cuts.
The Bank of Canada reduced its key policy rate to 2.5%, reflecting confidence in inflation and economic support.
Canadian retail sales declined by 0.8% in July but are projected to rise by 1% in August.
Wall Street's S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes increased for three consecutive weeks.
Energy stocks underperformed as oil prices fell 1.4% to US$62.68 per barrel, while a Senate funding bill blockage raises concerns about a potential U.S. government shutdown.