Canadian stocks fall as commodity prices retreat while inflation growth slows in January
The TSX fell Tuesday as commodity shares dropped following a retreat in gold and oil prices. January inflation slowed as gasoline prices declined.
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CA S&P/TSX Composite Index declined on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as a pullback in precious metals and oil prices dragged down commodity-linked sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite was down 1.32% during the session, a move that occurred as investors assessed January inflation data for the domestic market and awaited the release of minutes from the United States 
US Federal Reserve .
CA S&P/TSX Composite Index declined on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as a pullback in precious metals and oil prices dragged down commodity-linked sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite was down 1.32% during the session, a move that occurred as investors assessed January inflation data for the domestic market and awaited the release of minutes from the United States US Federal Reserve .
