By Ketki Saxena
Investing.com – The TSX tracked Wall Street higher this morning, as US jos growth in December moderated and wages cooled. US nonfarm payrolls rose by 223,000 jobs in December, while wages grew 0.3%, tempering worries of the US Federal Reserve’s trajectory this year and pressuring Treasury Yields.
The commodity-heavy Canadian index was most supported by miners today, tracking gold prices higher. Gains in crude also helped support the Canadian index as Fed Expectations eased, China announced more state support measures to help its economy recover from COVID-19 lockdowns, and following yesterday’s news that US fuel stockpiles rose more than expected.
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Vermilion Energy Inc . (TSX:VET) has raised its dividend by 25% to 10 cents per share, up from 8 per share, as it resumes share buybacks and announced a $570 million capital budget for 2023. Its capital spending plan includes $340 million in North America, a level similar to 2022, and $230 million for its international assets. Vermilion’s production guidance for the year is expected at equivalent to 87,000 to 91,000 barrels of oil per day.
Canadian Stocks Moving Markets This Morning
Top Gainers:
Top Losers:
- Tilray Inc (TSX:TLRY)
- Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Partners LP (TSX:BBU_u)
- ECN Capital Corp (TSX:ECN)
In Canadian Economics
Statistics Canada released a blockbuster jobs report, showing the Canadian economy added 104,000 positions in December, smashing expectations for a gain of 5,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5% from 5.1% in November.