Canadian Futures Dip as Oil Slumps and BoC Decision Looms

Canadian stock futures declined on Tuesday due to falling oil prices and investor focus on the upcoming Bank of Canada policy decision. The energy sector faced pressure from lower oil prices linked to China’s sluggish economic growth, while the materials sector was affected by easing gold prices and falling copper prices. Investors are anticipating a potential third consecutive rate cut by the Bank of Canada, with attention also on upcoming economic data including Canadian manufacturing PMI and U.S. jobs reports. These factors are influencing market sentiment and expectations for both Canadian and U.S. monetary policy decisions.