TSX futures climb as resilient US jobs data offsets interest rate concerns

Canadian stock futures rose this morning after unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data signaled a stable labor market. Investors are now weighing rate cut prospects.

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Futures for the S&P/TSX composite index in Canada CACA rose on Thursday after unexpectedly strong employment data from the United States USUS for January signaled a steady labor market. This development significantly reduced near-term expectations for interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, sparking an immediate reaction across the national market. The shift in monetary policy outlook also impacted commodity prices, specifically affecting oil/crude prices as well as precious metals (gold and silver).
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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