Global markets experienced a broad downturn on Monday, November 2, 2026, with major indices showing significant declines. The TSX fell by 1.74%, while the S&P 500 and DOW dropped by 1.82% and 1.09%, respectively. The NASDAQ saw the steepest decline, losing 2.86%. Commodities also took a hit, with oil prices plummeting by 4.19%.
In contrast, the Canadian dollar strengthened slightly, gaining 0.14% against the U.S. dollar. Gold prices also edged up by 0.34%. Among individual stocks, WCP saw a modest gain of 0.36%, while IVN and CS faced sharp declines of 3.93% and 6.54%, respectively. Telus (T) bucked the trend with a 2.4% increase.
Currency markets showed notable movement, with the Israeli Shekel (ILS) rising by 6.40% against the Japanese Yen (JPY) over the past year. The exchange rate for the ILS/JPY pair was last updated with a delay, reflecting broader volatility in forex trading.