Canada’s main stock index surged nearly 200 points in late-morning trading on October 13, 2026, driven by gains in the energy, telecom, and financial sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 182.18 points to reach 35,846.80.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets traded lower. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 71.98 points to 51,778.57, the S&P 500 index fell 11.75 points to 7,795.49, and the Nasdaq composite declined 60.81 points to 27,185.09.
The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly, trading for 70.40 cents US, up from 70.07 cents US on Friday.
In commodities, the November crude oil contract rose 15 cents US to US$93.89 per barrel, while the December gold contract dipped US$1.80 to US$4,188.80 an ounce.