StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Canada's S&P/TSX Composite Closes Down 2.13%
Key Facts
1The S&P/TSX Composite index in Canada closed sharply lower, falling 2.13% at the end of Thursday's trade.
The S&P/TSX Composite index in Canada closed sharply lower, falling 2.13% at the end of Thursday's trade on November 5, 2026. investing.com reported that the Canadian stock market experienced a significant sell-off, impacting the national benchmark.
The decline follows data showing the Canada Manufacturing PMI reached its lowest level since December 2025, alongside intensifying price pressures. Economic data released on November 2, 2026, showed the manufacturing sector contracted to 49.6, missing the forecast of 51.
Market attention now shifts to key economic releases scheduled for November 6, 2026, including the Canadian unemployment rate, which is forecasted to remain at 6.5%, and the Ivey PMI report.