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Oil Surges Past $103 as TSX Extends Losing Streak

  Markets are lower this morning as oil surges past US$103 and tech stocks remain under pressure, with the TSX coming off a fourth straight decline. Below is your ready-to-publish Canadian Money Brief update for April 29, 2026 , built from today’s market data and news. TSX slips as oil spikes and global tensions rise The S&P/TSX Composite opened at 33,584 , down 0.69% from yesterday’s close as weakness in tech and materials continues to weigh on the index. Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed uncertainty around the Iran conflict have pushed WTI crude above US$103 , lifting Canadian energy names but not enough to offset broader declines.  U.S. markets are also softer, with the S&P 500 down 0.49% and tech stocks retreating amid renewed AI growth concerns.  Oil rallies on OPEC turmoil Crude prices are up more than 3% , driven by the UAE’s announcement that it will exit OPEC and by expectations of prolonged supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.  ...

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The Wisdom of Robert Frost


                                                                                                                                                                
One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, Robert Frost, once said: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." This simple but profound statement captures the essence of his poetic vision and his personal philosophy. Frost was no stranger to hardship and tragedy, having lost several of his children and his wife to illness and depression. Yet he never gave up on his passion for writing and his love for nature. He believed that life was a journey of discovery and learning, and that no matter what challenges we face, we must keep moving forward.

Frost's quote reminds us that life is bigger than our individual problems and that we have the power to overcome them. It also encourages us to appreciate the beauty and joy that life offers, even in the midst of sorrow and pain. Life goes on, and so should we.

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