CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures retreat from record run; focus on next week's rate decision

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index edged lower on Friday as investors paused after two weeks of record rallies and turned their focus to a potential interest-rate cut by the Bank of Canada next week.

Futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 fell 0.1% to 1,737 points by 06:26 a.m. ET (1026 GMT).

The benchmark index on Thursday notched another record high as U.S. data supported bets on interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August, but a surge in first-time applications for unemployment aid last week kept the Fed on track to cut interest rates next Wednesday.

The odds that the BoC will also resume its easing cycle on September 17 rose after data released last Friday showed that Canada's economy shed 65,500 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate climbed to 7.1%.

Additionally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of five major projects aimed at diversifying the economy and reducing reliance on the U.S., as tariffs take a toll, contributed to Thursday's gains.

The projects will be eligible for fast-track approvals as part of a broader campaign.

In commodities, gold prices rose and copper futures were headed for a weekly rise on Friday, while oil prices steadied.

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