What happened in Canada’s business and financial markets during the first half of September? In this edition of Canada’s Business This Week, we break down the key economic, market and business developments shaping Canada.
The Canadian economy, Canadian stock market, U.S. markets, inflation, interest rates, employment, energy prices and trade all remained important themes during September 1–15, 2026.
In this episode, we look at:
🇨🇦 Canadian Markets — The performance of the S&P/TSX Composite and key sectors, including energy, technology, health care and utilities.
📈 U.S. Markets — The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, along with the impact of rising Treasury yields.
💰 Interest Rates & Inflation — The Bank of Canada’s September decision and Canada’s latest inflation data.
👷 Canadian Labour Market — Employment, unemployment, wages and job vacancies.
🏭 Manufacturing — The latest manufacturing sales figures and what they reveal about Canadian industry.
⛽ Oil, Natural Gas & Commodities — Energy prices and their impact on Canadian businesses and markets.
💵 Canadian Dollar — The latest USD/CAD exchange rate.
🌾 Agriculture — Harvest delays and crop-quality concerns across parts of Western Canada.
🌎 Trade & Business — The ongoing impact of U.S. tariffs, supply-chain uncertainty and Canada's international trade relationships.
We also take a look at the major market closing figures for gold, silver, WTI crude oil, natural gas, copper, Bitcoin, the VIX and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield.
Canada’s Business This Week is produced by MegaPixx Media Network for Canadian business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals and informed investors looking for a concise overview of the country's business and economic landscape.
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