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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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US Stock Market Set to Open Higher After Blowout Jobs Report and Strong Tech Earnings

 

The US stock market is expected to open higher today after a blowout jobs report and strong earnings from tech giants Amazon and Meta. 

The economy added 353,000 jobs in January, almost double the 185,000 expected by economists. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%. Amazon and Meta delivered strong earnings reports on Thursday, with Meta surging more than 17% in premarket trading and Amazon popping nearly 7%. Apple, however, fell as much as 2.5% before the market open, despite an earnings beat, due to warning signs about its China business.

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