S&P/TSX Composite Rises While U.S. Markets End Mixed; Oil Price Falls

S&P/TSX composite rises while U.S. markets end mixed; oil price falls

Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday as U.S. markets held steadier while investors awaited the next signal on when the U.S.-Iran war may end.

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 300 points, price of oil falls

TORONTO - Canada's main stock index rose nearly 300 points and U.S. stock markets also surged higher in late-morning trading, while the price of oil fell.

My 3 Favourite TSX Stocks to Buy Right This Moment

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is starting to display the signs of the market volatility expected to hit the Canadian stock market amid ongoing and rising tensions in the Middle East. After a solid start to March 2026, the Canadian benchmark index suddenly dipped. As of this writing, the index is down by 4.2% from its March 2, 2026 level. The ongoing situation impacts the entire world, especially through oil supply disruptions. In light of these ci…