TSX ticks higher despite employment data, loonie up by 0.48%

The energy sector jumped by 2.09 per cent, while the base metals sector gained by 0.48 per cent. The financial sector also climbed higher by 0.64 per cent.

Let us closely look at stock market activity on Thursday, September 1.

As Statistics Canada laid out GDP data on Wednesday, August 31, the TSX benchmark index closed at 19,330.81, down by 0.93 per cent.

Let us look at market activity on Tuesday, August 30

After ending last Friday’s session at a noticeable low of 19,873.29, the main Canadian stock index slipped further on Monday, August 29, as investors continued to struggle with inflation.

The TSX benchmark index fell by triple-digit points as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish statement to control inflation weighed down the market sentiments

Let us closely look at stock market activity in Canada on Thursday, August 25

Let us talk about what happened in the Canadian stock market on Wednesday, August 24

Commodity stocks, including metals and oil, helped the TSX Composite Index post gain on Tuesday, August 23

The TSX benchmark post another triple-digit loss on Monday, August 22, due to broad-based market pullback stemming from rate hike worries.