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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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Taylor Swift and Prince William Share Royal Selfie at London Concert

Taylor Swift, the pop sensation, recently graced the stage at Wembley Stadium in London during her Eras Tour. However, it wasn’t just her performance that made headlines—it was her backstage encounter with Prince William that stole the show.

Before her concert, Taylor Swift snapped a perfect royal selfie with the Prince of Wales and two young music fans: Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kensington Palace shared the heartwarming photo on social media, thanking Swift for a “great evening.” For Prince William, attending the hottest show in town with his two eldest children was a way to earn maximum dad points on his 42nd birthday.

The nearly 90,000 fans in the stadium witnessed Prince William’s energetic dance moves as he grooved to Swift’s hit single “Shake It Off.” The video of his spirited dance quickly went viral, adding to the excitement of the evening.

Swift’s Eras Tour has been captivating audiences across the UK, with shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Cardiff. London, where she spent part of her career, holds a special place in her heart. As she put it, it’s “the most exhilarating city in the world.”

Other notable attendees at the concert included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Labour leader Keir Starmer, Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness, and model Cara Delevingne. Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott, were also in the audience.

In the midst of the music and celebration, Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday, making it a memorable night for both royalty and fans alike. 

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