Canadian stocks rise following cooler than expected US inflation report

Canada's main stock index opened higher this morning after softer U.S. inflation data fueled optimism for interest rate cuts. The TSX rose 0.41% early Friday.

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The main stock index in Canada CACA opened higher on Friday after softer-than-expected January inflation data from the United States USUS strengthened hopes for the Federal Reserve to cut rates. At 09:33 a.m. ET, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.41% at 32,599.69 points. This move followed the announcement of the U.S. January inflation data, which immediately moved market expectations about U.S. monetary policy.
The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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