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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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S&P/TSX Composite Slips as U.S. Markets Surge

 

In a mixed start to the week, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, dipped slightly, shedding 51.22 points to close at 21,587.88. Meanwhile, U.S. markets continued their ascent, with the Dow Jones industrial average gaining 188.94 points, reaching 38,778.10. The S&P 500 index also rose by 41.63 points to 5,473.23, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 168.14 points to 17,857.02.

Investors on both sides of the border are adjusting to recent interest rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada. While the TSX experienced some losses, optimism remains, buoyed by positive housing starts data in Montreal and Toronto.

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