| Weekly Market Summary October 2, 2026 | ||||
| Weekly Change | 2026 Change | 12 Month Change | Ending Value | |
| GLOBAL STOCK MARKETS | ||||
| S&P/TSX Composite (Canada) | -0.83% | 11.95% | 17.71% | 35502.65 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Avg. (U.S) | -1.26% | 6.48% | 10.01% | 51176.96 |
| S&P 500 (U.S.) | -0.27% | 12.81% | 15.0% | 7722.72 |
| Nasdaq Composite (U.S.) | 0.45% | 16.99% | 19.03% | 27190.86 |
| FTSE 100 (U.K) | -2.18% | 5.34% | 10.97% | 10461.95 |
| Dax (Germany) | -0.7% | 3.02% | 3.31% | 25231.20 |
| CAC 40 (France) | -2.24% | -3.1% | -1.98% | 7897.19 |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 2.93% | 35.7% | 52.01% | 68309.46 |
| Nifty 50 (India) | -3.11% | -14.19% | -9.72% | 22421.95 |
| Shanghai Composite (China) | -1.19% | -3.19% | -1.05% | 3842.19 |
| Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong) | -2.19% | -6.47% | -12.15% | 23972.29 |
| Bond Yields & Mortgage Rate (United States) | ||||
| 1 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | -0.23% | 28.35% | 23.15% | 4.456% |
| 2 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | -0.36% | 38.99% | 36.25% | 4.83% |
| 5 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 1.53% | 35.74% | 37.67% | 5.059% |
| 10 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 2.32% | 26.64% | 29.12% | 5.279% |
| 30 Year Mortgage Rate (Average) – U.S. | 1.6% | 15.93% | 13.66% | 7.249% |
| Bond Yields & Prime Rate (Canada) | ||||
| 1 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -3.27% | 19.53% | 20.12% | 2.895% |
| 2 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -2.4% | 26.48% | 34.74% | 3.268% |
| 5 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -0.94% | 24.48% | 36.02% | 3.622% |
| 10 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -0.04% | 14.92% | 26.44% | 3.944% |
| Prime Rate – Canada | 0.0% | 0.0% | -5.32% | 4.45% |
| Currency Rates | ||||
| Canada/US Dollar | -0.75% | -3.69% | -1.98% | $0.702 |
| Euro/US Dollar | -1.17% | -4.15% | -3.92% | $1.126 |
| US Dollar/Indian Rupee | 0.33% | 6.96% | 8.35% | ₹ 96.132 |
| US Dollar Japanese Yen | 0.34% | 0.73% | 7.17% | ¥157.825 |
| US Dollar/Chinese Yuan | -0.12% | -4.13% | -5.82% | ¥6.705 |
| Bitcoin/USD | 0.42% | -3.56% | -29.9% | $84,427.17 |
| Foods/Grains | ||||
| Coffee ($USD/lbs.) | 4.36% | -16.63% | -23.1% | $2.908 |
| Cocoa ($USD/Metric Ton) | -0.18% | -7.52% | -13.45% | $5,609.000 |
| Orange Juice ($USD/lbs.) | -9.17% | -31.78% | -40.8% | $1.373 |
| Sugar ($USD/lbs.) | 7.62% | 32.64% | 21.4% | $0.199 |
| Wheat (USD/Bushel) | -2.88% | 34.71% | 32.69% | $6.830 |
| Corn ($USD/Bushel) | -5.87% | 12.95% | 17.9% | $4.973 |
| Oats ($USD/Bushel) | -2.74% | 35.12% | 36.36% | $4.088 |
| Milk ($USD/lbs.) | -1.32% | -1.71% | -13.87% | $0.150 |
| Materials | ||||
| Lumber ($USD/1000 Board feet) | -2.04% | -2.14% | -14.1% | $527.000 |
| Cotton ($USD/lbs.) | -4.78% | 22.55% | 21.0% | $0.788 |
| Energy | ||||
| Crude Oil (WTI – $USD/Barrel) | -1.24% | 58.93% | 50.89% | $91.260 |
| Natural Gas ($USD/MM British Thermal Units) | -5.77% | -2.91% | -11.71% | $3.039 |
| Metals | ||||
| Gold ($USD/Troy Ounce) | -3.45% | -3.89% | 7.86% | $4,172.100 |
| Silver ($USD/Troy Ounce) | -6.31% | -14.01% | 30.93% | $60.710 |
| Copper ($USD/lbs.) | -2.76% | 15.79% | 32.92% | $6.579 |
| Aluminum ($USD/Metric Ton) | -7.01% | 8.4% | 22.65% | $3,222.000 |
| Steel ($USD/Metric Ton) | -0.39% | -2.16% | 1.23% | $3,038.000 |
| *Data provided by FactSet unless otherwise stated as of October 2, 2026, 5:30 PM EST* This information has been prepared by Desmond Rubie, BCom, FCSI®, CIM®, CFP®, who is a Wealth Advisor for iA Private Wealth Inc. and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of iA Private Wealth. The information contained in this post comes from sources we believe reliable, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability. The opinions expressed are based on an analysis and interpretation dating from the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Furthermore, they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. iA Private Wealth Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and a business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates.*Insurance products are provided through iA Private Wealth Insurance, which is a trade name of PPI Management Inc. Only products and services offered through iA Private Wealth Inc. are covered by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. | ||||
Desmond Rubie, BCom, FCSI®, CIM®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Rubie Wealth Management Group | iA Private Wealth
Insurance Advisor | iA Private Wealth Insurance*
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