TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than one per cent Wednesday amid broad-based losses led by industrials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets also fell.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 332.57 points at 33,665.08.The S&P 500 index was down 58.60 points at 4,314.60, while the Nasdaq composite was down 219.44 points at 13,314.30.
“There’s certainly no talk of rate cuts in the States,” said Currie. “At a minimum, we’re staying where we are and possibly taking it a bit higher.”It was a mixed day for U.S. earnings as third-quarter reports continued to roll in. Morgan Stanley shares fell despite better-than-expected profits, while Procter & Gamble shares rose after it also beat expectations.
That’s a testament to the volatility on the markets, said Currie: “It's really moving on day-to-day as opposed to a real trend.” Many investors are making moves toward bonds amid the volatility and rising yields, said Currie, and dividend stocks are being hit particularly hard by the rotation.The Canadian dollar traded for 73.07 cents US compared with 73.28 cents US on Tuesday.