Why Is Canada’s Stock Index Falling While U.S. Markets Rebound?

December 20, 2024 05:22 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Federal Reserve's Influence on Market Movements

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut its key interest rate has stirred reactions across financial markets. While the quarter-percentage-point rate cut was anticipated, projections for fewer cuts in the coming years surprised market participants. These updates have underscored expectations of prolonged high interest rates, creating mixed reactions in the equity and currency markets. The divergence in economic performance between Canada and the U.S. remains evident. With Canada’s economy lagging, its monetary policy is expected to take a different path, potentially keeping interest rates at lower levels than in the U.S. This situation has contributed to the Canadian dollar's decline against the U.S. dollar.

Commodities Reflect Market Sentiment

In commodities, crude oil prices fell, while natural gas prices saw gains. Gold and copper also experienced declines, reflecting the broader caution in the markets. These shifts highlight the interconnected nature of global financial and commodity markets as they respond to central bank policies and macroeconomic signals.

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