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S&P/TSX composite down more than 400 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 23). S&P/TSX composite down more than 400 points, U.S. stock markets also lower. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-down-more-than-400-points-u-s-stock-markets-also-lower/article_6ba2cb15-3ab7-5112-9b6e-6638e47b4f75.html

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Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, declined by more than 400 points in late-morning trading on September 23, 2026, to close at 35,933.27. This drop was largely due to losses in the base metal sector. Simultaneously, U.S. markets also experienced downturns: the Dow Jones fell by 190.70 points, the S&P 500 dropped by 38.21 points, and the Nasdaq decreased by 236.46 points.
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On September 23, 2026, the S&P/TSX composite index in Toronto dropped more than 400 points to reach 35,933.27 by late morning trading, primarily due to losses in the base metal sector. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets also declined; the Dow Jones industrial average fell 190.70 points to stand at 51,672.99, while the S&P 500 index dropped 38.21 points and closed at 7,726.43. The Nasdaq composite experienced a steeper drop of 236.46 points, ending at 27,007.82. Additionally, the Canadian dollar weakened slightly to trade for 70.93 cents US compared with 71.10 cents US on Tuesday.

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TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index was down more than 400 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal sector, while U.S. stock markets also fell. TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index was down more than 400 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal sector, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 402.34 points at 35,933.27.
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TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index was down more than 400 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal sector, while U.S. stock markets also fell. TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index was down more than 400 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal sector, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 402.34 points at 35,933.27. asserted
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The Canadian dollar traded for 70.93 cents US compared with 71.10 cents US on Tuesday. asserted
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 23, 2026. asserted
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