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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 5). S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-down-nearly-100-points-u-s-stock-markets-mixed/article_fbe7fba3-82f0-502f-924b-2daad333dfcb.html

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Canada’s S&P/TSX composite index fell nearly 100 points to 35,417.82 in late-morning trading on October 5, 2026, primarily due to declines in the telecom sector. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones down 105.77 points at 51,071.19, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were up by 32.02 points at 7,754.74 and 205.08 points at 27,395.94 respectively.

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On October 5, 2026, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, fell nearly 100 points in late-morning trading to close at 35,417.82 points, primarily due to losses in the telecom sector. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance: the Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 105.77 points, while the S&P 500 index increased by 32.02 points and the Nasdaq composite rose by 205.08 points. The Canadian dollar traded at 70.18 cents US compared to 70.20 cents on Friday, showing minimal change. Additionally, crude oil prices declined by 21 cents, settling at $90.90 per barrel, while gold futures saw a rise of US$7.40 to $4,169.70 an ounce.

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Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the telecom sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. asserted

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Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the telecom sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. asserted

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The Canadian dollar traded for 70.18 cents US compared with 70.20 cents US on Friday. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 5, 2026. asserted

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