S&P Composite Index sees modest gains as U.S. markets stay mixed amid Trump Zelenskyy meeting
Canada’s main stock benchmark closed with modest gains on Monday, while U.S. markets moved in different directions as investors followed key political developments in Washington involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European leaders. Kathryn Del Greco, senior investment adviser at TD Wealth, described the day as “fairly calm” despite the political backdrop. She noted that markets were watching the White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy closely, given the ongoing war in Ukraine and the potential implications of any negotiations. Political Focus and Market Sentiment The discussions in Washington carried weight as Trump and Zelenskyy signaled hope for expanded talks that could eventually involve Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting followed Trump’s earlier conversation with Putin, where he suggested that future concessions from Ukraine could shape the path toward ending the war. Del Greco explained that if the talks moved towa...