How are financial markets affecting Canada?
Latest release Daily close, August 26, 2026
The Canadian dollar has strengthened over the past month alongside firmer oil—USDCAD closed at 1.3876 on August 26, with WTI crude at US$82.23. The S&P/TSX Composite is up 3.5% on the month at 36,814. The GoC 2-year sits at 2.90% and the 10-year at 3.62%.
Plate 01 WTI oil price
As of August 26, 2026
Oil has held below US$90 for the past month.
WTI crude closed at US$82.23 on August 26, down from US$85.83 a week earlier. Over the past month the contract has traded between US$75.22 and US$87.83.
Plate 02 USDCAD
As of August 26, 2026
The Canadian dollar has strengthened over the past month.
USDCAD closed at 1.3876 on August 26, down from 1.4114 a month earlier. Over the past month the pair has traded between 1.3760 and 1.4102.
Plate 03 S&P/TSX Composite
As of August 26, 2026
The TSX has held above 35,000 for the past month.
The S&P/TSX Composite closed at 36,813.65 on August 26, up from 36,401.80 a week earlier. The index has held above 35,000 throughout the past month, trading between 35,226 and 36,958.
Plate 04 GoC yield curve
As of August 25, 2026
The GoC curve is little changed from a month ago.
The GoC 2-year closed at 2.90%, the 5-year at 3.22%, and the 10-year at 3.62% on August 25. All three maturities sit within a few basis points of their levels a month ago.