• The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7315 or US$1=C$1.3671, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7294 or US$1=C$1.3710.
• Crude oil fell sharply as Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would be open to all commercial vessels during the ceasefire period. U.S. President Donald Trump also claimed a deal with Iran was close.
• West Texas Intermediate was down 8.46 per cent at US$83.46 per barrel.
• Canadian investors acquired C$25.4 billion of foreign securities in February, while foreign investors bought C$6.2 billion of Canadian securities resulting in a net outflow of C$19.2 billion from the Canadian economy, reported Statistics Canada. That followed a net inflow of C$35.4 billion the previous month.
• The TSX Composite Index gained 294.06 points at 34,346.29 points.

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• At 8:58 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7311 or US$1=C$1.3678 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7294 or US$1=C$1.3710.
• Crude oil fell sharply as Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would be open to all commercial vessels during the ceasefire period. United States President Donald Trump also claimed a deal with Iran was close.
• West Texas Intermediate was down 10.15 per cent at US$81.92 per barrel.
• Canadian investors acquired C$25.4 billion of foreign securities in February, while foreign investors bought C$6.2 billion of Canadian securities resulting in a net outflow of C$19.2 billion from the Canadian economy, reported Statistics Canada. That followed a net inflow of C$35.4 billion the previous month.
• The TSX was 200.81 points higher at 8:58 CDT to trade at 34,253.04.

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• The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7294 or US$1=C$1.3710, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7275 or US$1=C$1.3746.
• Israel and Lebanon reportedly agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, while the U.S. and Iran are expected to be resuming peace talks this weekend.
• New motor vehicle sales in Canada were down by 0.9 per cent in February compared to the same month a year ago, reported Statistics Canada. However, in dollar terms, sales only dipped by 0.1 per cent on the year.
• West Texas Intermediate crude oil strengthened, up 2.13 per cent at US$90.01 per barrel.
• The TSX Composite Index lost 103.76 points at 34,052.23 points.

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• At 8:55 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7291 or US$1=C$1.3716 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7275 or US$1=C$1.3746.
• New motor vehicle sales in Canada were down by 0.9 per cent in February compared to the same month a year ago, reported Statistics Canada. However, in dollar terms, sales only dipped by 0.1 per cent on the year.
• The ongoing conflict in the Middle East remained a feature of the global financial markets, with more talks between the U.S. and Iran expected this weekend. West Texas Intermediate was up 1.6 per cent at US$89.53 per barrel.
• The TSX was 40.06 points higher at 8:55 CDT to trade at 34,196.05.

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• The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7275 or US$1=C$1.3746, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7269 or US$1=C$1.3757.
• Canadian factory sales were up by 3.6 per cent in February compared to the previous month, at C$71.2 billion, reported Statistics Canada. That came in below pre-report expectations for 3.8 per cent growth.
• Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) rose two per cent in February at C$86.8 billion.
• The ongoing conflict in the Middle East remained a feature of the energy markets. West Texas Intermediate crude oil held steady, losing only seven cents at US$91.21 per barrel.
• The TSX Composite Index gained 53.63 points at 34,155.99 points.

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• At 8:41 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7265 or US$1=C$1.3765 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7269 or US$1=C$1.3757.
• Canadian factory sales were up by 3.6 per cent in February compared to the previous month, hitting C$71.2 billion, reported Statistics Canada. That came in below pre-report expectations for 3.8 per cent growth.
• Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) rose 2.0 per cent in February at C$86.8 billion.
• The ongoing conflict in the Middle East kept some caution in world energy markets. West Texas Intermediate was down 0.5 per cent at US$90.87 per barrel.
• The TSX was up 22.41 points at 8:41 CDT to trade at 34,124.77.

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• The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7269 or US$1=C$1.3757, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3812.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a parliamentary majority Monday after sweeping three byelections.
• The tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire in one week, but more peace talks in Pakistan were being considered after they broke down over the past weekend.
• West Texas Intermediate crude oil lost 6.87 per cent at US$92.27 per barrel.
• The TSX Composite Index gained 223.12 points at 34,102.36 points.

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• At 9:01 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7276 or US$1=C$1.3744 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3812.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a parliamentary majority Monday after sweeping three byelections.
• The tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire in one week, with more peace talks in Pakistan a possibility after they broke down over the past weekend.
• West Texas Intermediate was down 3.8 per cent at US$95.33 per barrel.
• The TSX was up 154.02 points, or 0.45 per cent at 9:01 CDT to trade at 34,033.26.

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• The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3812, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825.
• The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by 8.4 per cent in February to reach $12.1 billion, reported Statistics Canada. The non-residential sector accounted for all the decline, falling by C$1.3 billion while the residential sector was up by C$135.6 million.
• Failed talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend sent oil prices climbing higher, although prices moved off their highs as the day progressed. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade of vessels going to and from Iran, while Iran made fresh threats against U.S. allies in the region.
• West Texas Intermediate initially climbed above US$100 per barrel but was only up by 1.43 per cent by Monday afternoon at US$97.95 per barrel.
• The TSX Composite Index gained 183.48 points at 33,879.24 points.

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• At 8:47 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825.
• The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by 8.4 per cent in February to reach $12.1 billion, reported Statistics Canada. The non-residential sector accounted for all of the decline, falling by C$1.3 billion while the residential sector was up by C$135.6 million.
• Failed talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend sent oil prices climbing higher, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to blockade vessels going to and from Iran.
• West Texas Intermediate was down seven per cent at US$103.44 per barrel.
• The TSX was down 133.25 points, or 0.40 per cent at 8:47 CDT to trade at 33,562.51.

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