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S&P/TSX composite closes up along with U.S. markets

  • On May 7, 2025, Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index rose by 186.46 points, ending the day at 25,161.18, following similar increases in U.S. stock markets.
  • The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, and the announcement of upcoming high-level U.S.-China discussions in Switzerland helped alleviate concerns about trade tensions.
  • The Dow Jones rose 284.97 points to 41,113.97, the S&P 500 gained 24.37 points to 5,631.28, and the Nasdaq advanced 48.50 points to 17,738.16 amid a choppy trading day.
  • Michael Greenberg noted a shift in the Fed's tone with increased uncertainty and said Powell's stagflation warning could reduce the Fed's reaction to economic downturns.
  • Mixed energy sector results and falling crude prices suggest ongoing volatility, while the index gains and talk of easing trade tensions imply cautious optimism for economic growth.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up along with U.S. markets

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets on a choppy day that showed hints of cooling trade tensions while the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve warned of rising risks. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 186.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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