Canadian Stocks Muted as Energy Losses Offset Gains

Canadian stocks traded flat on Tuesday as mining and technology gains were countered by declining energy shares. Investors awaited upcoming central bank decisions from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada.

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FILE PHOTO: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo

Canada's main stock index was muted in choppy trading on Tuesday morning as gains in mining and tech shares were countered by declining energy stocks. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.1% to 35,897.12 points during the morning session. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming monetary policy decisions from major central banks.