Canadian stocks may stumble out of the gate Tuesday as a global economic slowdown, led by China, has hurt energy prices.

The S&P/TSX composite index lost 162.76 points, or 1.2%, to close Monday at 13,790.90.

Energy stocks will be in play after yesterday’s declines.

U.S. WTI crude oil slipped 60 cents to $43.38 a barrel, extending steep recent losses.

Markets are likely to be subdued ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.

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