S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO –

Canada’s fundamental inventory index was down in late-morning buying and selling, as losses within the vitality sector helped lead it decrease, whereas U.S. inventory markets crept greater.

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 53.40 factors at 19,803.67.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial common was up 59.85 factors at 33,577.50. The S&P 500 index was up 6.86 factors at 3,898.95, whereas the Nasdaq composite was up 27.39 factors at 10,663.04.

The Canadian greenback traded for 74.50 cents US in contrast with 74.76 cents US on Monday.

The February crude oil contract was down a penny at US$74.62 per barrel and the February pure gasoline contract was down 33 cents at US$3.59 per mmBTU.

The February gold contract was up US$3.00 at US$1,880.80 an oz and the March copper contract was up three cents at US$4.05 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 10, 2023