- Canada's stock index futures rose on Friday, lifted by surging commodity prices, as investors cautiously track big bank earnings in the U.S., which will kick off the corporate earnings season.Gold prices hit a record peak as geopolitical risks and economic concerns surrounding China attracted robust demand, while copper prices continued their upward march.
The index is set to log a weekly decline as a hot inflation reading in the U.S. dampened hopes of a June rate cut, and the Bank of Canada held its rates steady on Wednesday.