S&P/TSX and U.S. Stock Markets Decline Amid Utility Sector Losses

Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets faced downturns as the utility sector struggled, impacting investor sentiment.

Canada's S&P/TSX composite index decreased by 8.52 points, reaching 24,154.31.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell by 123.99 points, closing at 42,228.76.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indices also saw declines, dropping 14.26 and 66.34 points respectively.
The Canadian dollar slightly weakened, trading at 73.47 cents US compared to 73.65 cents US last Friday.
Commodity markets showed mixed movements with crude oil prices rising, while gold and copper prices fell.