Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, declined by 0.33% following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data that increased expectations for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, while Canada's economy experienced job losses.

IN · 2026-09-04

1. Step 1 · The triggerStrong US jobs data increases expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing US yields higher.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher US yields strengthen the US dollar and trigger capital outflows from Canadian equities, causing the S&P/TSX to decline.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youThe stronger dollar and higher US rates raise global USD funding costs and increase FX volatility for Indian SMEs with USD exposure.

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Source: LiveMint Markets

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