MID-DAY: NAFTA worries continue to weigh on Bay Street

The TSX is slipping over concerns on NAFTA negotiations.

The Bay Street Index is down 34 points to 16,336. Canada has reportedly made no concessions on the contentious dairy issue in NAFTA negotiations. Canadian officials are under a very tight timeline to finish the deal by the end of today facing tariff retaliation from Trump. The TSX is also weighted by the recent halt on construction for the TransMountain pipeline extension.

Across the border, the Dow is also down on Wall Street seven points to 25,979.

The price of crude is down to 69-84 a barrel.

The Loonie is slipping to 76.41 cents US.

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

Related Articles

Latest News

Youth plaintiffs testify as historic climate trial gets underway in Vancouver

Youth and experts from across Canada are testifying this week as a historic youth-led climate trial gets underway in Vancouver.

Courtenay resident survey returns Nov. 5

The City of Courtenay is preparing to launch its annual resident survey next month, asking people for their views on municipal services and community priorities.

B.C. NDP to appoint new interim leader after election defeat

The B.C. NDP caucus is regrouping after a major election defeat and is expected to choose an interim leader this week.

Island RCMP calls transition to Next Generation 9-1-1

The B.C. RCMP is moving to a new emergency communications system, with the transition replacing aging infrastructure to meet a federal mandate.

BC Ferries replaces CEO as board launches system review

BC Ferries has replaced CEO Nicolas Jimenez as its board launches a review aimed at improving ferry services across the province.