TSX Climbs 0.6% as Banks and Tech Lead, Loonie Near a 4-Week High and BoC Hike Odds Hit 80%
Canadian Money Brief | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Covers Wednesday’s close, plus an early look at this morning Stocks rose on both sides of the border on Wednesday. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 217.03 points, or 0.60%, to close at 36,324.99, led by the banks and tech. On Wall Street, strong earnings from SpaceX, Super Micro and Capital One powered a rebound in artificial intelligence stocks, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.05%. Behind the rally, rate worries keep building. Traders now give the Bank of Canada roughly an 80% chance of raising its policy rate next Wednesday, and oil is still hovering near US$109 a barrel for Brent. This morning, U.S. futures are pointing lower. Market Snapshot: Wednesday, October 21 Close Index Close Change S&P/TSX Composite (Canada) 36,324.99 +0.60% S&P 500 (U.S.) 7,757.17 +0.58% Dow Jones Industrial Average 52,856.09 +0.69% Nasdaq Composite 26,702.86 +1.05% Russell 2000 2,781.02 +0.27% STOXX Europe 600 644.49 +0.92% Nik...

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