S&P/TSX composite down as energy sector posts losses, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada’s predominant inventory index slid in late-morning buying and selling, dragged down by losses within the vitality and base metallic sectors, whereas U.S. inventory markets had been blended.

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 185.64 factors at 20,872.54.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial common was up 86.65 factors at 34,802.04. The S&P 500 index edged down 1.53 factors at 4,481.20, whereas the Nasdaq composite was down 29.44 factors at 14,124.58.

The Canadian greenback traded for 79.80 cents US in contrast with 80.17 cents US on Thursday.

The March crude contract was down 57 cents at US$84.98 per barrel and the February pure gasoline contract was up 10 cents at US$3.90 per mmBTU.

The February gold contract was down US$7 at US$1,835.60 an oz and the March copper contract slid three cents to US$4.56 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 21, 2022.

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