TSX Futures Subdued by Bond Selloff, Oil Volatility

By EC Assets · Published 1 October 2026

TSX futures indicate a soft opening for Canada's main stock index today. Global market jitters, stemming from artificial intelligence development and volatile energy markets, have weighed on investor sentiment. This comes as bond markets experience significant fluctuations, with Treasury yields above 5%. Futures tracking Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday. This signals a subdued start for Bay Street. Renewed concerns around artificial intelligence development contributed to the investor sentiment. Volatile energy markets also played a role. Canada’s main stock index closed sharply lower on Monday. Telecoms and financials experienced slides. Energy stocks bucked this downward trend. The TSX fell to its lowest close since July. A gold selloff hammered materials stocks. Bond volatility has put Charles Schwab stock and MarketAxess in focus. Treasury yields are currently above 5%. The traditional view of what constitutes a "risk-free" return is changing. The MOVE index shows surging bond volatility. It also indicates a negative equity risk premium and systemic risk signals. VIX may be misleading in this environment. Dow futures also hit a three-month low as yields surged. Micron earnings offered some support. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.