S&P/TSX composite index closes down in broad-based decline
Written by The Canadian Press on June 19, 2024
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down Wednesday in a broad-based decline.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed 94.40 points lower at 21,516.90.
Industrial and health care sectors led the declines, while metals was one of the few areas to notch gains.
U.S. markets were closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.94 cents US compared with 72.87 cents US on Tuesday.
Commodity markets were also closed for the U.S. holiday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2024.
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