Wed Sep 04 20:26:53 UTC 2024: – Energy sector weakness offset gains in other sectors, leaving Canada’s main stock index flat
– U.S. markets were mixed as investors focus on job numbers
– Crude oil fell below US$70, leading to a 1.8% drop in the S&P/TSX energy index
– Bank of Canada rate cut did little to sway markets
– U.S. report on job openings showed less hiring, affecting markets
– U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision on Sept.18 is awaited
– Dow Jones up, S&P 500 down, Nasdaq down
– Canadian dollar traded for 73.94 cents US
– Speculation on a potential U.S. Fed rate cut grows
– October natural gas, December gold, and December copper prices reported
– Investors taking a more cautious approach towards U.S. economy

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