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TSX Down 1.3% As Middle East Tensions, Rate Hike Fears Trigger Sell-off

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Canadian stocks tumbled on Friday after stronger-than-expected Canadian and U.S. jobs data raised concerns that the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for longer. The report signals a more hawkish policy outlook and higher-for-longer yields, which is negative for equity valuations and risk sentiment. The impact is market-wide rather than company-specific.

Analysis

Canadian stocks tumbled on Friday after stronger-than-expected Canadian and U.S. jobs data raised concerns that the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for longer. The report signals a more hawkish policy outlook and higher-for-longer yields, which is negative for equity valuations and risk sentiment. The impact is market-wide rather than company-specific.

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