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5 Things Every Canadian Should Know About Their Money Today

Published: April 26, 2026 · moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief The week is shaping up to be a busy one for Canadian wallets. From a federal budget update to record household debt, here are the five things you need to know today. 1. The Spring Economic Update Lands Monday Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on April 28 — just two days away. The government has promised to outline its plan to build "the strongest economy in the G7," with further actions to drive prosperity and support Canadians. Whether that means tax relief, new spending, or trade-war cushions, Canadians should pay close attention: what gets announced Monday could directly affect your tax bill, your mortgage rate outlook, and government benefit amounts. What to watch for: any changes to the GST/HST credit, housing incentives, or tariff-offset support for workers. 2. Your Household Debt Is Still Climbing Statistics Canada's latest data pa...

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Wall Street Closes 12th Winning Week in Last 13 Despite Mixed Finish

 

Wall Street closed its 12th winning week in the last 13 despite a mixed finish on Friday. The S&P 500 finished nearly unchanged for the day, down 0.36, or less than 0.1%, at 4,719.19. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% to 36,329.84, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5% to 15,965.50. The mixed finish came after a week of strong earnings reports from major companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The reports helped push the S&P 500 to a new record high earlier in the week. However, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates weighed on the market, leading to a mixed finish on Friday.

Despite the mixed finish, the stock market has been on an upward trend, with Wall Street closing its 12th winning week in the last 13. The strong earnings reports from major companies have helped boost investor confidence, leading to a surge in the S&P 500 index. However, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates have also been on the rise, leading to a mixed finish on Friday.

Overall, the stock market has been performing well, with investors optimistic about the future. While there are concerns about inflation and rising interest rates, the strong earnings reports from major companies have helped boost investor confidence. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how the stock market performs in the coming weeks and months.

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