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5 Things to Know Today: Key Money Stories Canadians Are Watching

  1. Fintrac Warns of Rising Extortion‑Linked Transactions Canada’s financial intelligence agency says criminal networks are increasingly using young international students to move money tied to extortion schemes, with over 63,000 suspicious transactions flagged so far in 2026 . This highlights growing fraud exposure for small businesses and households. 2. Spring Economic Update Coming April 28 The federal government will release its Spring Economic Update next week, outlining new measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy. Markets will be watching closely for signals on spending, deficits, and consumer‑focused affordability measures. 3. Ottawa to Announce New Homebuilding Measures The Prime Minister is set to unveil new policies to accelerate home construction in Ottawa. Any supply‑boosting measures could influence housing affordability, construction sector activity, and mortgage‑market expectations. 4. Alberta Referendum Update Expected Today Alberta Premier Danielle Smith...

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Global Markets Tumble Amidst Inflation Fears and Central Bank Tightening

 

Wall Street followed global markets lower on Wednesday as investors awaited earnings reports and central bank moves. 

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell by 0.4% in early trading. The decline in the stock market was attributed to the fear of aggressive monetary policy tightening by central banks, following the U.S. inflation print.


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