The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a notable decline, down 2.88% overall, with a sharper drop of 3.21% over the past five days. In the last 30 days, the index has decreased by 0.87%. This downward trend reflects broader market challenges, as evidenced by the advance-decline ratio across all market capitalizations, where 176 stocks advanced compared to 544 that declined, resulting in a ratio of 0.32. In the large-cap segment, BCE, Inc. emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.41%, while Kinross Gold Corp. struggled significantly, posting a return of -13.06%. Mid-cap stocks saw Brookfield Renewable Partners LP leading with a return of 6.03%, contrasted by China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd., which fell by 17.02%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Frontera Energy Corp., which surged 42.86%, while TRX Gold Corp. faced a steep decline of 26.1%. Overall, the market sentiment remains cautious as investors navigate through these fluctuations, with a clear disparity between advancing and declining stocks across all capitalizations.