CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures muted before US inflation data, oil slips

By Reuters News

- Futures tracking Canada's blue-chip stocks were little changed on Tuesday as Brent crude slipped below $90 a barrel, easing inflation concerns ahead of US inflation data due later in the day.

December futures on the S&P/TSX 60 index were up 0.04% at 5:55 a.m. ET (1055 GMT).

  • Brent crude slipped 2.3% to below $90 a barrel as US President Donald Trump downplayed further military action against Iran, easing Middle East supply concerns O/R

  • Global stocks climbed as oil prices fell, with investors hoping for a peace deal in the US-Iran war and an easing of long-persisting inflationary worries MKTS/GLOB

  • Canada's main stock index .GSPTSE rose to a two-month high on Monday, led by industrial and metal mining shares, as a drop in oil prices eased investor concerns about the inflation outlook

  • Meanwhile, investors are awaiting key US inflation data, due later in the day for clues on the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy path

  • Money markets price in a 99.1% chance for another interest rate hike by the Fed in its December meeting, according to the CME FedWatch tool

  • Canada will extend relief from tariffs on certain US imports, including goods in short supply domestically such as non-steel products used in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said on Monday

  • Among company news, Endeavour Silver EDR.TO reported a 29% increase in quarterly revenue, but narrowed annual gold production guidance to 42,000-43,500 oz

  • Equinox Gold EQX.TO reported third quarter revenue slightly above estimates, but adjusted EPS missed estimates

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