RESULTS at a glance
Stocks rose in the first quarter of 2017. Long-term bond yields fell in both Canada and the US, with positive impact on fixed income returns. Gold prices have appreciated, too. The price of oil dropped in March. The Canadian dollar shows little change against the U.S. dollar despite lower oil prices.
| MARKETS | Close
31-Mar-17 |
Close
31-Dec-16 |
% Change |
| S&P/TSX Composite | 15548 | 15288 | 1.7% |
| S&P 500 | 2363 | 2239 | 5.5% |
| GoC 10-Year | 1.62% | 1.72% | -9bps |
| US Gov 10-Year | 2.40% | 2.45% | -5bps |
| CAD$ / US$ | 0.751 | 0.744 | 0.09% |
| Oil (WTI) | $50.60 | $53.72 | -5.8% |
| Gold | $1,247.25 | $1,157.49 | 7.8% |
Returns are based on price change only, and exclude dividends. Foreign indices are in USD.
Source: National Bank Financial, QUANT Monitor as of March 31, 2017