TORONTO — North American stock markets were flat midweek as U.S. stimulus negotiations continued without an agreement. TORONTO — North American stock markets were flat midweek as U.S. stimulus negotiations continued without an agreement. "Everybody wants to be perceived as 'we want stimulus, and we're going to help it,'" Currie said in an interview. Gold hit a one-month high as a stimulus deal would help the precious metal. The energy sector was the big loser on the day, falling 2.1 per cent with MEG Energy Corp. and Suncor Energy Inc. down 3.7 and 3.6 per cent respectively.

Source: Libya Today October 21, 2020 14:07 UTC