S&P/ TSX Composite closes 1.6 percent higher as yields fall
Published on 10/15/2026 at 22:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and next-session data
- The S&P/TSX Composite closed at 36,137 points, up 553 points or 1.6 percent on October 15, 2026.
- Lower bond yields supported risk appetite, while the index gained 1.6 percent.
- Loblaw led reported gainers with a 5.0 percent advance on the Toronto market.
- Import and export prices are due October 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The S&P/TSX Composite closed at 36,137 points on Thursday, October 15, up 553 points or 1.6 percent. Lower bond yields supported risk appetite as technology and energy weakness eased, MarketWatch reported.
Loblaw was the strongest notable mover, rising 5.0 percent to C$69.00. Open Text gained 3.0 percent, while Metro advanced 2.4 percent in the same closing-session data, MarketWatch reported.
Why did the S&P/TSX Composite rise?
Lower bond yields boosted risk appetite, offsetting weakness in energy shares caused by falling oil prices and pressure on artificial-intelligence technology stocks. The index was up 0.5 percent at 35,770 points by 10:41 a.m. ET before extending its advance, Reuters reported.
Gainers shape the Toronto market
Loblaw rose 5.0 percent, Open Text gained 3.0 percent and Metro added 2.4 percent. The closing data showed a broad advance across the Canadian market, though the available reports did not provide a complete final loser ranking.
What comes next for the S&P/TSX Composite
- October 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: U.S. import and export price data are scheduled for release, with prior readings of 0.6 percent and 0.7 percent, the U.S. economic calendar shows.
- October 16, 2026, 9:15 a.m. ET: U.S. industrial production and capacity utilization are scheduled, the U.S. economic calendar shows.
