North American markets started the week higher but dropped at the end of the day on renewed trade threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 166.51 points or more than one per cent to 14,721.75. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 166.51 points or more than one per cent to 14,721.75. The S&P 500 index was off 17.44 points to 2,641.25, while the Nasdaq composite lost 116.92 points to 7,050.29. The Canadian dollar traded at an average of 76.23 cents US compared with an average of 76.29 cents US on Friday.

Source: thestar October 29, 2018 15:37 UTC