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Weekly Market Snapshot: Geopolitical Fog Meets Earnings Season as Markets Grind Higher

Week ending April 24, 2026 | Canadian Money Brief – moneysavings.ca Markets this week found themselves caught between two powerful forces: a roaring U.S. earnings season pushing stocks to fresh records, and a simmering Middle East conflict keeping oil elevated and investor nerves frayed. For Canadians, that makes for a complicated but important picture heading into the last week of April. TSX Composite: Stuck in the Mud The S&P/TSX Composite spent the week trading in a tight band near the 34,000 mark, unable to mount a meaningful rally. Tuesday delivered a sharp blow — the index plunged over 550 points to close at 33,808 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed after U.S. Vice President JD Vance abruptly cancelled his Pakistan trip, where he was set to lead negotiations. Wednesday brought a partial recovery, with the TSX adding roughly 0.4% to close at 33,955 , helped by gains in energy and mining stocks following President Trump's announcement of an indefinite ceasefire ex...

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Israeli Strikes Claim Lives in Gaza: A Tragic Day for Al-Shati and Al-Tuffah

 

In a devastating turn of events, Israeli attacks on districts of Gaza City have left at least 42 people dead, according to Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director of the Hamas-run government media office. The violence unfolded on Saturday, with one strike targeting houses in Al-Shati, one of Gaza’s historic refugee camps, resulting in the loss of 24 lives. An additional 18 Palestinians were killed in a separate strike on houses in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood.

The Israeli military has confirmed its involvement, stating that fighter jets struck two Hamas military infrastructure sites in the area of Gaza City. Further details are expected to emerge soon. The situation remains tense, and the toll on civilian lives is deeply tragic.

Our thoughts are with the affected families during this difficult time. The conflict continues to escalate, and the international community must urgently seek a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life.

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