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TSX Edges Lower as Markets Brace for Bank of Canada Decision and Federal Budget Day

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief Canadian markets are navigating a high-stakes Tuesday with two major macro events dominating the conversation: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's Spring Economic Update — tabled in Parliament today — and tomorrow's eagerly anticipated Bank of Canada rate decision. TSX Pulls Back Monday, Eyes Mixed Open Tuesday The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Monday at 33,818 points , slipping 0.25% as stalled U.S.–Iran peace talks cooled risk appetite heading into one of the busiest weeks on the Canadian financial calendar. The index remains up nearly 6% over the past month, reflecting the broader resilience of Canadian equities against a backdrop of global uncertainty. Banking stocks traded in split fashion. BMO and TD each added 0.4% , while Brookfield Asset Management shed 1.7% and Fairfax Financial dropped 2.6% ahead of its earnings release. Shopify fell 1.4% as investors waited on a slate of major ...

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Landslide Traps Miners in Turkish Gold Mine

 

A devastating landslide struck the Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey, leaving several workers trapped underground. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time near the town of Ilic in the mountainous Erzincan province.

Governor Hamza Aydogdu confirmed the grim situation, stating, “There are people buried underground, though the exact number remains unclear. Our search and rescue efforts have commenced.” The mine, operated by Anagold Mining since 2009, has emphasized the health and safety of its employees and contractors as their top priority during this crisis.

As rescue teams race against time to locate and free the trapped miners, the entire nation holds its breath, hoping for a swift and successful operation. Our thoughts are with the affected families and the brave rescuers working tirelessly to bring the miners back to safety.


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