TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished slightly higher Friday, helped by strength in the real estate sector, on a low-volume trading day while U.S. markets were closed for the Fourth of July.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 1.90 points at 27,036.16.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.50 cents US compared with 73.66 cents US on Thursday.
The August crude oil contract was down 50 US cents at US$66.50 per barrel.
The August gold contract was up US$3.60 at US$3,346.50 an ounce.
The commodities prices are snapshots only as there are no settle prices on U.S. holidays.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
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