The S&P/TSX Composite Index tumbled 1.6% to close at 33,084 on Friday as heightening conflict in the Middle East fueled a broad flight to safety that hammered Canadian equities. This geopolitical instability pushed domestic bond yields higher which weighed heavily on the financial sector including RBC (-1%), TD (-2.1%), BMO (-1.9%), and Scotiabank (-1.7%). Meanwhile a strengthening US dollar pressured major materials components as investors rotated out of precious metals producers like Agnico Eagle and Barrick Gold. Despite record production reports from Canadian Natural Resources the energy sector struggled to provide a meaningful index cushion as global markets reacted to the potential for severe supply disruptions. With investors bracing for continued volatility the Toronto exchange remains sensitive to structural risks in global energy trade and the potential for persistent inflationary shocks to dent domestic growth outlooks.

Canada's main stock market index, the TSX, fell to 33084 points on March 6, 2026, losing 1.57% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.18% and is up 33.62% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Canada. Historically, the Canada Stock Market Index (TSX) reached an all time high of 34544.46 in March of 2026. Canada Stock Market Index (TSX) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 6 of 2026.

Canada's main stock market index, the TSX, fell to 33084 points on March 6, 2026, losing 1.57% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.18% and is up 33.62% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Canada. The Canada Stock Market Index (TSX) is expected to trade at 34064.47 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 31046.78 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
TSX 33,083.72 -526.25 -1.57% 0.18% 33.62% Mar/06
Canada TSX 60 Index 1,916.03 -30.20 -1.55% 0.23% 28.42% Mar/06

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Royal Bank of Canada 222.48 -2.31 -1.03% 34.53% 239.18B Mar/06
TD Bank 130.06 -2.72 -2.05% 51.97% 175.2B Mar/06
Shopify 176.78 -7.48 -4.06% 22.89% 150.76B Mar/06
Enbridge 73.47 -0.16 -0.22% 21.68% 117.13B Mar/06
Bank Of Montreal 193.14 -3.76 -1.91% 36.39% 108.06B Mar/06
Agnico Eagle Mines 300.11 -2.89 -0.95% 111.33% 103.16B Mar/06
CIBC 135.35 -1.82 -1.33% 66.03% 97.75B Mar/06
Canadian Natural Resources 62.96 1.00 1.61% 54.54% 95.52B Mar/06
Bank of Nova Scotia 98.03 -1.68 -1.68% 41.07% 94.14B Mar/06
Barrick Gold 61.73 -0.28 -0.45% 130.85% 89.77B Mar/06




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Canada Inflation Rate 2.30 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Canada Interest Rate 2.25 2.25 percent Feb 2026
Canada Unemployment Rate 6.50 6.80 percent Jan 2026

Canada Stock Market Index (TSX)
The S&P/TSX is a major stock market index that tracks the performance of around 230 companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada. It is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index. The index covers approximately 95 percent of the Canadian equities market. The S&P/Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index has a base value of CAD1000 as of January 1, 1975.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
33083.72 33609.97 34544.46 1332.22 1979 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Canada

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TSX Drops Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
The S&P/TSX Composite Index tumbled 1.6% to close at 33,084 on Friday as heightening conflict in the Middle East fueled a broad flight to safety that hammered Canadian equities. This geopolitical instability pushed domestic bond yields higher which weighed heavily on the financial sector including RBC (-1%), TD (-2.1%), BMO (-1.9%), and Scotiabank (-1.7%). Meanwhile a strengthening US dollar pressured major materials components as investors rotated out of precious metals producers like Agnico Eagle and Barrick Gold. Despite record production reports from Canadian Natural Resources the energy sector struggled to provide a meaningful index cushion as global markets reacted to the potential for severe supply disruptions. With investors bracing for continued volatility the Toronto exchange remains sensitive to structural risks in global energy trade and the potential for persistent inflationary shocks to dent domestic growth outlooks.
2026-03-06
TSX Tumbles, Set for Weekly Plunge
Canada's S&P/TSX Composite Index tumbled around 2% to below the 33,000 mark on Friday leaving the Toronto exchange poised for over 4% weekly losses as intensifying conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a global flight to safety. This geopolitical instability drove Canadian bond yields higher to pressure heavyweight banking stocks like RBC (-1.8%), TD (-2.4%), BMO (-2.3%), and Scotiabank (-2.2%). Meanwhile, a surge in the US dollar weighed on precious metals to pull Agnico Eagle, Barrick Gold, and Wheaton Precious Metals down by over 2%. Amidst this volatility energy infrastructure provider South Bow launched a formal open season for its Keystone XL revival project which aims to boost Canadian crude exports by 12%. Even energy producers failed to lift the index despite surging oil prices and Canadian Natural Resources reporting record production.
2026-03-06
TSX Futures Dip as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears
Futures tracking the S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped on Friday as rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, reignited inflation fears. Higher energy costs pushed Canadian bond yields up, pressuring banks on credit concerns, while supporting energy stocks. Meanwhile, a stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields weighed on gold, pressuring miners lower. In other news, pipeline operator South Bow announced plans to revive parts of the Keystone XL pipeline, potentially boosting Canada’s crude exports to the US by over 12%.
2026-03-06