Market snapshot:
May 15, 2026
North American stock index futures pulled back from record highs Friday morning as the week-long tech rally stalled. Inflation worries continue to weigh on sentiment. Investors also watching high-level talks between the U.S. and China.
Quarterly report
Stock markets reached record levels in the first few week of Q1, but momentum faded as the quarter progressed. AI-related concerns weighed heavily on tech stocks, and rising oil prices sparked inflation concerns as Middle East hostilities escalated.
| Index | Close | Week | Year to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/TSX Composite | 34,077.75 | 0.55% | 7.46% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 49,609.16 | 0.22% | 3.22% |
| S&P 500 Index | 7,398.93 | 2.33% | 8.08% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,247.08 | 4.51% | 12.93% |
| 10-year Canadian Bond Yield | 3.47% | -0.06% | 0.05% |
| 10-year U.S. Treasury Yield | 4.39% | -0.02% | 0.20% |
| Canadian Dollar | US$0.73 | -0.54% | 0.15% |
Prime Rate 4.45% |
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Weekly performance ended May 8, 2026.
Sources: Morningstar Direct, Bank of Canada and U.S. Department of the Treasury
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