TSX falls, Sept. 3-7
Canada’s benchmark index fell 1.06% to 16,090.27 during a shortened trading week. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index fell 4.3% to 62.70 and the S&P/TSX Global…
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US markets edge lower, Sept. 3-7
The U.S. Bureau of Statistics released its job report showing that the unemployment rate remained unchanged in August at 3.9%. Base metals were down during…
Metals commentary: Gold rebound could be in the making
The following is an edited excerpt from the World Gold Council’s latest Investment Update. To read the full report, visit www.gold.org. In August gold fell…
TSX Venture jumps higher, Aug. 20-24
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index rose 5% to end the trading week at 711.37. Shares of Lithoquest Diamonds fell 67% to 16¢ per share after…
US Markets rise slightly, Aug. 20-24
U.S. markets swung upward, as gold gained 1.7% to end the trading week at US$1,205.30. The Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index rose 2.6% to 67.68…
TSX ekes out small gain, Aug. 20-24
Markets ended the trading week in positive territory, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index climbing 0.20% to finish at 16,356.05. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index rose…
TSX Venture drops 1%, Aug. 6-10
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index fell 1% to end the trading week at 693.75. The index is now down 17% over the past six months….
US markets slip, Aug. 6-10
The trading week began with U.S. President Donald Trump reimposing a number of sanctions on Iran — three months after he pulled the U.S. out…
TSX moves lower, Aug. 6-10
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum roiled markets and prompted a further sell-off of Turkey’s currency. The S&P/TSX…
US markets hit all-time highs, July 23-27
Spot gold prices fell US$$5.20 over the period at US$1,223.95 per oz. in the face of continued strength in the greenback. The Philadelphia Gold and…
TSX Venture declines, July 23-27
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index fell 1% to end the trading week at 707.37. Sokoman Iron shares rose 263% to 15¢ after the company struck…
TSX slips as gold stumbles, July 23-27
Canada’s benchmark index fell 0.25% to 16,393.95. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index rose 0.98% to 72.68, while the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index fell 3.58% to…