S&P/TSX composite lower ahead of new year, U.S. markets also fall

Losses in the battery metal and base metal sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also lower.

S&P/TSX composite lower ahead of new year, U.S. markets also fall
Losses in the battery metal and base metal sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also lower.