Oct 7 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock
index retreated on Tuesday following the benchmark index's
record-setting rally, as precious metals and energy prices
pulled back from recent gains.
December futures on the S&P/TSX index were down
0.2% at 05:37 a.m. ET (0937 GMT).
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index
had closed at an all-time high on Monday, extending
its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions, propelled by
positive momentum from Wall Street and strong performances in
the mining and technology sectors.
The commodity-heavy Canadian stock index had been riding the
wave of surging gold prices, which reached yet another
historic peak early on Tuesday before retreating.
Silver prices also declined, while oil prices
edged lower as investors weighed OPEC+'s
smaller-than-anticipated November production increase against
broader concerns about potential oversupply.
In corporate developments, the White House announced a
strategic $35.6 million investment in Canadian miner Trilogy
Metals ( TMQ ), giving the U.S. government a 10% ownership
stake with warrants to acquire an additional 7.5% interest. The
company's U.S.-listed shares surged 178% in premarket trading.
Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, Canadian Prime Minister
Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump
later in the day to discuss pressing economic and security
matters as both nations review their North American trade
agreement.
With the U.S. government shutdown continuing and no fresh
economic data available, investors will focus on Federal Reserve
commentary from officials, including Vice Chair Michelle Bowman
and several regional Fed presidents.
Market participants will also closely monitor this week's
Canadian employment report, which will provide crucial insights
into the country's economic health and likely influence the Bank
of Canada's upcoming monetary policy decisions.
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