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S&P 500 Knocks on Record's Door as Oil Retreats and Iran Talks Revive — April 15, 2026

MoneySavings.ca  ·  Daily Market Brief Wednesday, April 15, 2026  ·  Morning Edition S&P 500 knocks on record's door as oil retreats and Iran talks revive S&P 500 Futures 7,002 Flat  ·  near all-time high Nasdaq Futures 25,990 Flat  ·  10-day win streak Dow Futures 48,700 ▼ −0.11% WTI Crude $92.52 ▼ Down from $104 peak Markets are pausing for breath on Wednesday after a powerful two-day rally pushed the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high of 7,002. Futures are holding flat ahead of the open as investors weigh a packed earnings slate and watch U.S.-Iran diplomacy for the next catalyst. Tuesday's session delivered broad gains — the S&P 500 rose 1.18% to 6,967, the Nasdaq surged 1.96% to 23,639, and the Dow added 0.66% to close at 48,536. A cooler-than-expected Producer Pri...
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New Financial Considerations for Canadians in 2024


This year, Canadians have several new financial considerations to keep in mind. Here are four of them:

  • First Home Savings Account (FHSA): Introduced in the 2023 federal budget, FHSAs are a new type of investment account that can be used by any Canadian resident between age 18 and 71 who has not lived in a home owned by them or their spouse or common-law partner in the current year or previous four years. Up to $8,000 of annual contributions can be made to an FHSA, up to a total of $40,000. Contributions are tax deductible and though you report them in the year they are made, the deduction can be carried forward to use in a future higher income tax year. Eligible withdrawals must be made within 15 years of opening an FHSA and are tax free when used for the purchase of an eligible owner-occupied home.

  • High-Interest Debt: High-interest debt can be a significant burden on your finances. If you have high-interest debt, consider consolidating it into a lower-interest loan or line of credit. This can help you save money on interest charges and pay off your debt faster.

  • New Tax Filing Obligation: Starting in 2024, Canadians who hold foreign assets with a total cost of more than $100,000 will be required to file a new form with their tax return. This form is called the T1135 and is designed to help the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) identify taxpayers who may be hiding assets offshore.

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs): RRSPs are a popular way to save for retirement in Canada. If you haven’t already, consider making a contribution to your RRSP before the deadline on March 1, 2024. This can help you reduce your taxable income and save for your future.


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