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Global Markets<\/a><\/h2>\n

Canadian Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The S&P\/TSX Composite Index declined as investors absorbed fresh macroeconomic data. Canada\u2019s annual inflation rate accelerated to 1.9% in August, up from 1.7% in July, largely driven by less pronounced declines in gasoline prices and ongoing food cost pressures. The pickup in inflation\u00a0 could complicate expectations for future Bank of Canada policy easing. Canadian housing starts fell 16% in August, raising concerns about the resilience of the domestic housing market and construction sector in the face of elevated interest rates.<\/p>\n

American Markets<\/b><\/h3>\n

U.S. markets traded mostly in the red after notching record highs in the prior session, as investors shifted focus to the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. Markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut, with the Fed expected to act to counter softening labor market conditions highlighted by recent weak job creation and other deteriorating indicators. The cautious sentiment reflects a balancing act between optimism over monetary easing and anxiety about the underlying slowdown in U.S. economic momentum.<\/p>\n

European Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

European equities fell sharply, with banks and insurers\u2014typically sensitive to interest rates\u2014leading declines. Germany\u2019s ZEW investor sentiment index rose unexpectedly in September, signaling improved confidence despite broader economic challenges. Eurozone industrial production rose by 0.3% month-on-month, just shy of the 0.4% forecast, as energy sector weakness was offset by gains in other industries. Spain revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast upward to 2.7% from 2.6%, reflecting relative optimism within the region.<\/p>\n

UK markets fell as the pound strengthened against the U.S. dollar, adding pressure on exporters. Meanwhile, grocery inflation eased slightly to 4.9% from 5.0%, offering some relief to consumers, though broader labor market trends remained weak. Official data showed the number of workers on payrolls declining for a seventh consecutive month, while wage growth slowed. UK housing data reinforced signs of strain: house prices fell, though rents rose at their fastest pace in four years, reflecting affordability pressures and supply-demand imbalances in the property market.<\/p>\n

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ARC Resources Ltd (ARX:CA):<\/strong> Raymond James cut its price target to C$33 from C$35, citing underperformance versus the energy benchmark and early challenges at the Attachie project.<\/p>\n

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL):<\/strong> Announced $6.8 billion of new investments in the UK, including a London-area data center, projected to create 8,250 jobs annually, while partnering with Shell to boost grid stability and progress toward 95% carbon-free operations by 2026.<\/p>\n

aTyr Pharma Inc (LIFE):<\/strong> Jefferies slashed its price target to $3 from $17 after its Efzofitimod Phase 3 trial for pulmonary sarcoidosis failed to meet primary endpoints.<\/p>\n

Boeing Co (BA):<\/strong> VietJet will finally take delivery of its first 737 MAX aircraft after a nine-year wait, while SpiceJet will lease eight additional 737s to expand its fleet.<\/p>\n

Chord Energy Corp (CHRD) & Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM):<\/strong> Chord Energy will acquire Exxon\u2019s XTO Energy assets in the Williston Basin for $550 million, adding 48,000 acres with strong oil production potential.<\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL):<\/strong> The U.S. government ordered Delta and Aeromexico to unwind their joint venture by January 1, citing competition concerns, though Delta retains its 20% Aeromexico stake.<\/p>\n

Ford Motor Co (F):<\/strong> Will cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne EV facility in 2026 due to weaker-than-expected European electric vehicle demand.<\/p>\n

Fortis Inc (FTS:CA):<\/strong> Jefferies raised its price target to C$72 from C$70, highlighting strength in its expanding capital investment program.<\/p>\n

Meta Platforms Inc (META):<\/strong> Plans to unveil consumer-ready smart glasses, codenamed Celeste<\/em>, at its Connect event; HSBC also raised its price target to $905 from $900 ahead of the announcement.<\/p>\n

National Bank Holdings Corp (NBHC):<\/strong> Announced the $369.1 million acquisition of Vista Bank to expand its Texas footprint, with closing expected in Q1 2026.<\/p>\n

Neumora Therapeutics Inc (NMRA):<\/strong> JPMorgan downgraded to underweight from neutral after its KOASTAL-1 trial failed to meet its primary endpoint.<\/p>\n

Nvidia Corp (NVDA):<\/strong> Its RTX6000D AI chip for China is facing weak demand due to high cost and underperformance versus grey-market RTX5090 chips.<\/p>\n

Oracle Corp (ORCL):<\/strong> Reportedly part of a consortium preparing a framework deal that would allow TikTok to remain operational in the U.S., pending U.S.\u2013China agreement.<\/p>\n

Real Matters Inc (REAL:CA):<\/strong> Raymond James lifted its price target to C$9 from C$7.50, expecting Fed rate cuts and lower mortgage rates to benefit the company by 2026.<\/p>\n

Reddit Inc (RDDT):<\/strong> Brief U.S. outage impacted more than 21,000 users before easing, with reports dropping to around 650 by late evening.<\/p>\n

Ross Stores Inc (ROST):<\/strong> Jefferies raised its price target to $175 from $170, expecting accelerated store growth under CEO Jim Conroy through 2027.<\/p>\n

Sunoco LP (SUN):<\/strong> Alongside Vitol, took delivery of the first U.S. import of gasoline from Nigeria\u2019s Dangote refinery, marking a milestone for the new facility.<\/p>\n

Teck Resources Ltd (TECK:CA):<\/strong> Canada\u2019s PM Mark Carney reportedly insisted Anglo American relocate its headquarters to Canada as a condition for its proposed Teck acquisition; the deal will also face Canadian antitrust review.<\/p>\n

Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD):<\/strong> TD Cowen downgraded to hold from buy after speculation about a possible Paramount Skydance bid pushed shares higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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