Futures tracking Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index edged up on Friday as investors digested key jobs reports and awaited a US Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Canada’s job growth was modest in December, with the unemployment rate around 6.8%, slightly above forecasts and bolstering hopes for a dovish Bank of Canada outlook. Meanwhile, oil prices rose for a second straight session amid renewed supply concerns, supporting Canadian energy producers. Gold prices also edged higher, offering modest support to mining stocks. In corporate developments, apparel retailer Aritzia and cannabis producer Tilray Brands reported strong quarterly results.
