Canada's TSX Composite Takes Hit as Energy Sector Weighs Down Markets

The Canadian main stock index, S&P/TSX composite, took a hit in late-morning trading on August 28, 2026. It dropped by over 100 points, weighed down by losses in the energy sector.

At this time, the index stood at 36,702.67. Meanwhile, U.S. markets were on the rise. The Dow Jones industrial average had surged to 53,796.66, with the S&P 500 index up to 7,761.95 and the Nasdaq composite reaching 26,635.25.

The Canadian dollar was trading at 71.98 cents US, a slight drop from its previous value of 72.14 cents US on Thursday.