Current Market Situation:
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed slightly above 24,050 on Friday, marking a 0.7% weekly gain and continuing its record-breaking trend.
Driving Factors:
Weak GDP data for August pointed to economic stagnation, reinforcing expectations of a dovish stance from the Bank of Canada, which improved market sentiment.
Gains in energy and financial sectors helped buoy the index. Notable stocks like Imperial Oil and TD Bank rose over 0.6%.
Challenges:
Declines in major stocks, including CIBC, TC Energy, and First Quantum, each down over 1.3%, weighed on the broader market's performance.
Outlook:
Despite some sector-specific declines, the index maintained its upward trajectory, remaining poised for a positive close to the week.
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