Canadian stocks rose slightly on Friday due to positive signs of easing Canada-China trade tensions. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 30,260.74, up 0.27%. Nine of the 11 sectors gained, with healthcare leading. Canadian Prime Minister and Chinese President discussed improving trade relations at the APEC summit. Canada aims to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade. Canadian GDP expanded by 0.1% in September 2025. The Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve both lowered interest rates. TFI International Inc. reported Q3 results. Major gainers included Sangoma Technologies and Bausch Health Companies Inc. Major losers included B2Gold Corp and Methanex Corp.

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