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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 in Gaza Escalate Amid Ceasefire Talks

 

In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including women and children. Hospital records confirm this devastating toll, underscoring the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The strikes occurred overnight into Tuesday, targeting residential homes.

Despite the hostilities, international mediators are actively working to broker a ceasefire deal. Their efforts aim to halt the destructive fighting and secure the release of approximately 120 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

As clouds of smoke from Israeli strikes rise above the city, the situation remains tense. The war, sparked by Hamas’ attack in October, has already claimed over 38,600 lives, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the coastal Palestinian territory.

The world watches anxiously as negotiations continue, hoping for a breakthrough that will bring an end to this devastating conflict. 

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