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5 Things to Know Today: Oil Surges, Tariffs Land Tomorrow, Your Gas Tax Break Survives

  Monday, September 7, 2026 — Labour Day | Canadian Money Brief Markets are closed for the holiday, but the week ahead is loaded. Here are five things worth knowing before you head back to your desk tomorrow. 1. Oil Hits a Five-Week High as the Iran Conflict Escalates Crude climbed to $92.06 US/barrel on Saturday — up 17.75% over the past month and nearly 48% year over year — after Iran and the United States exchanged missile strikes this week. Israel's defence minister has threatened "crippling" attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure, the EU has formally joined the US-led sanctions campaign, and US Vice President JD Vance said Washington won't hold peace talks until Iran stops targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. What it means for you: Even with the federal gas tax break extended (see #4), pump prices track the price of crude itself. If your tank's getting low, filling up early this week may beat whatever the Strait of Hormuz situation does to prices by...
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“Magnificent 7” Tech Stocks Lead Market Rebound After CPI-Driven Dip


On April 11, 2024, the stock market witnessed a remarkable turnaround as the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks flexed their muscle. These seven powerhouses—Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Alphabet (GOOGL)—led the charge, propelling major indices upward.

  • The S&P 500 halted its three-day slide, surging nearly 1%.
  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite outperformed, gaining approximately 1.7%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a more modest advance, rising about 0.3%.
  • Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield steadied around 4.56%, after a surge to its highest level since November.

The inflation debate rages on, with an influx of data influencing the Federal Reserve’s stance. Rabobank Senior Cross-Asset Strategist Christian Lawrence suggests that the traditional 2% inflation target may no longer be suitable. Structural shifts, including reglobalization and domestic production, challenge the status quo. As shelter inflation remains persistent, the Fed faces complex decisions.

Producer Price Index (PPI)

  • Inflation concerns eased slightly: March’s PPI rose 0.2% from the previous month, below economists’ forecasts.
  • Year-over-year growth stood at 2.1%, signaling the fastest jump in producer prices in nearly a year.

Tech Titans Rally

The “Magnificent 7” played a pivotal role in the rebound:

  • Apple and Nvidia surged over 3%.
  • Amazon hit a new intraday record high, gaining more than 1.5%.
  • These tech giants defied Wednesday’s CPI-fueled sell-off, reaffirming their influence on market dynamics.

As investors recalibrate their expectations, the stock market dances to the rhythm of innovation, inflation, and resilience. Stay tuned for further twists in this captivating financial saga.


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