TSX Sinks 1.70% as Mexico, Brazil Slip Too

“The Americas closed lower. Toronto's TSX fell one point seven percent, Mexico's IPC dropped one point oh one, and Brazil's Bovespa lost point seven four.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Recap
Published 7:49 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by MarketWatch: “Higher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:49 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Mexico, Brazil.
BBN covered this story before: TSX Drops 1.56%, Mexico Off 1.24%, Brazil Steady (October 7).

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MarketWatchHigher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Americas closed lower. Toronto's TSX fell one point seven percent, Mexico's IPC dropped one point oh one, and Brazil's Bovespa lost point seven four.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorCanada fell almost two percent, Vera. The whole continent is leaning toward the exit, and I brought a folding chair to watch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe S and P lost just point two two, Dale. The neighbors are having a rough night, and we're the house with the good snacks.