TSX futures slip as investors weigh Federal Reserve policy signals
TSX futures fell Thursday as investors weighed split Fed minutes. Rising oil and gold prices provided support amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
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Canadian 
CA stock index futures declined 0.37% on February 19, 2026, as investors reacted to the latest signals from the U.S. 
US Federal Reserve regarding the trajectory of interest rates. The dip in futures for the S&P/TSX Composite Index followed the release of the January meeting minutes from the central bank, which revealed that policymakers remain divided on whether the next move should involve further rate hikes or potential cuts. This lack of consensus has introduced fresh uncertainty into the market, impacting investor risk appetite.
CA stock index futures declined 0.37% on February 19, 2026, as investors reacted to the latest signals from the U.S. US Federal Reserve regarding the trajectory of interest rates. The dip in futures for the S&P/TSX Composite Index followed the release of the January meeting minutes from the central bank, which revealed that policymakers remain divided on whether the next move should involve further rate hikes or potential cuts. This lack of consensus has introduced fresh uncertainty into the market, impacting investor risk appetite.
