The stock and bond market*
Index | Close | Week | YTD |
---|---|---|---|
S&P/TSX Composite | 25,031.51 | 1.30% | 1.23% |
Dow Jones Industrial Average | 41,317.43 | 3.00% | -2.88% |
S&P 500 Index | 5,686.67 | 2.92% | -3.31% |
NASDAQ Composite | 17,977.73 | 3.42% | -6.90% |
10-year Canadian Bond Yield | 3.07% | -0.10% | -0.16% |
10-year U.S. Treasury Yield | 4.33% | 0.04% | -0.25% |
WTI Crude Oil (US$/barrel) | $58.29 | -7.51% | -18.73% |
Canadian Dollar | US$0.7240 | 0.37% | 4.14% |
Bank of Canada Prime Rate 4.95% |
*Weekly performance ending May 2, 2025. Source: Bloomberg.
Mark Carney’s victory marks a critical juncture for Canada.The road ahead is filled with challenges for the new government – from navigating a minority parliament to defending Canada’s interests against rising global protectionism. For investors, the message is clear: stay diversified, stay quality-focused, and be prepared for volatility. Flexibility will be the key in the months and years ahead. Time in the market is better than timing the market. If you have questions, a Co-operators financial representative is here to help.
U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate decision (May 6 to 7): Current expectations are for the Fed to hold rates steady at its May meeting, followed by an interest-rate cut in June.
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May 19: Canadian markets closed for Victoria Day
May 26: U.S. markets closed for Memorial Day
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