The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose nearly 0.8% to trade above 34,000 on Friday, nearing February record highs after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed full commercial access for the ceasefire’s duration. Oil prices plunged and bond yields fell, lifting banks, BMO gained 1.65% and Scotiabank about 2.03%, RBC 1.35% and TD 1.23%. In addition, gold edged higher, supporting miners, Agnico Eagle rose over 2% and Barrick rose over 1%, WPM advanced more than 5%. Meanwhile, energy stocks slumped, Canadian Natural fell 7.28% and Suncor 4%, Cenovus shed 5.4%, Whitecap dropped about 4.16%. Investors await next week’s earnings from Waste Connections and Fairfax Financial to assess corporate resilience amid Iran war headwinds.
Canada's main stock market index, the TSX, rose to 34346 points on April 17, 2026, gaining 0.86% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.29% and is up 43.06% 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 April 19 of 2026.
Canada's main stock market index, the TSX, rose to 34346 points on April 17, 2026, gaining 0.86% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.29% and is up 43.06% 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 33777.97 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 31629.50 in 12 months time.