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TSX Financials +0.8% on BoC rate cut trajectory
Canadian banks including TD, RBC, Scotiabank and BMO participated in the rally as Bank of Canada rate cut expectations solidified further, supporting bank net interest margin outlook.
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Canada Daily Briefing
Sunday, 23 August 2026
📈 Canadian Markets Rise as Financials Drive TSX Gains on Rate Cut Optimism
Canadian equities advanced on August 23, led by the financial sector as Bank of Canada rate cut expectations solidified following recent macro data. The TSX Composite gained with bank stocks as primary contributors, while energy faced commodity headwinds.
By the numbers
iShares MSCI CanadaEWC
62.36
+0.96%(+0.59)
3 things that moved markets
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Gold producers supported by gold recovery
Gold miners including Barrick, Newmont, and Kinross Gold benefited from gold's strong recovery from recent lows as central bank buying and dollar weakness both supported precious metals prices.
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Energy sector faces oil price headwinds
Canadian energy names including Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources, and Cenovus faced pressure from softer crude prices despite ongoing supply management measures by OPEC+ producers.
Top movers
Gainers (5)
Losers (4)
Sector heatmap
Smart-money note
Institutional positioning favored bank stocks on BoC dovish tilt with continued rotation into gold producers as safe-haven demand persists.
What to watch tomorrow
Bank of Canada communications
BoC speaker calendar and any policy signals affecting rate cut timing expectations.
CAD/USD pair movement
Loonie against USD affects Canadian earnings translation and commodity export valuations.
Canadian housing starts data
Housing market strength directly supports bank NII and mortgage demand outlook.