2025.04.2220:03:30UTC+00TSX Rebounds

The S&P/TSX Composite Index advanced by 1.2% on Tuesday, closing at 24,306 and effectively recovering from the previous day’s setbacks, as all three of its principal sectors registered strong gains. Energy sector leaders such as Canadian Natural, Suncor, Imperial Oil, and Cenovus spearheaded the rise, with increases ranging from 2.3% to 5% amid strengthening oil prices. Prominent financial and technology firms, including RBC, TD Bank, Shopify, and Brookfield, contributed to the rally with gains between 1.7% and 4.9%. Optimism was fueled by the potential easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's indication that the current tariff levels are unsustainable and a possible rollback of the proposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports is under consideration. This positive outlook helped mitigate the previous day's market downturn, which was triggered by President Donald Trump’s harsh criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to cut rates, raising apprehensions about the central bank’s autonomy and putting pressure on global risk assets.