Canada's main stock index fell to a more than two-week low on Thursday, weighed by declines for auto parts, railroad and steel companies as global investors worried about the impact of more protectionist trade policies proposed by US President Donald Trump. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index closed down 48.73 points, or 0.32 percent, at 15,393.95, its lowest close since February 14.
The TSX was posting four new 52-week highs and 18 new lows. Seven of the index's 10 main groups ended lower. Gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $1,318.1 an ounce. Steel producer Stelco Holdings Inc fell 6.3 percent to C$23.96.