TSX Futures Rise Following US Midterm Elections

Canadian stock futures extended gains on Thursday after Democrats won control of the US Congress. Markets now look ahead to the upcoming employment report on Friday.

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The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Canada's S&P/TSX futures rose 0.2% on Thursday morning, extending gains from the previous session after the United States opposition party secured control of Congress in mid-term elections. The advance follows a seven-month high rally driven by financial and metal mining shares. Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming national employment data.