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Oil Surges Past $103 as TSX Extends Losing Streak

  Markets are lower this morning as oil surges past US$103 and tech stocks remain under pressure, with the TSX coming off a fourth straight decline. Below is your ready-to-publish Canadian Money Brief update for April 29, 2026 , built from today’s market data and news. TSX slips as oil spikes and global tensions rise The S&P/TSX Composite opened at 33,584 , down 0.69% from yesterday’s close as weakness in tech and materials continues to weigh on the index. Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed uncertainty around the Iran conflict have pushed WTI crude above US$103 , lifting Canadian energy names but not enough to offset broader declines.  U.S. markets are also softer, with the S&P 500 down 0.49% and tech stocks retreating amid renewed AI growth concerns.  Oil rallies on OPEC turmoil Crude prices are up more than 3% , driven by the UAE’s announcement that it will exit OPEC and by expectations of prolonged supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.  ...

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Stock Market Rebounds After 3-Day Slump: Nasdaq and S&P 500 Rally

 


In a dramatic turnaround, US stocks surged today, recovering from a three-day market rout that had wiped out substantial gains for 2024. Here are the key highlights:

  1. Nasdaq Leads the Charge: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^) soared by 2.2%, marking an impressive rebound. This surge was a welcome relief after the recent sell-off.

  2. S&P 500 Bounces Back: The benchmark S&P 500 (^) followed suit, gaining around 2%. This rally helped mitigate the losses from the past three sessions and pushed year-to-date gains to approximately 11%.

  3. Dow Jones Industrial Average Jumps: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^) also participated in the recovery, rising by 1.4% (approximately 600 points).

  4. Market Concerns and the Fed: The recent volatility was triggered by fresh worries about the US economy and its labor market. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve, with expectations of a rate cut at the next meeting.

  5. Individual Stocks Rebound: Notable companies like Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta (formerly Facebook) saw gains today, contributing to the overall market recovery (^).

  6. Cryptocurrencies Rise: Despite the recent crypto sell-off, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) climbed back above $55,000, up 7% (^).

  7. Global Markets Stabilize: Japan’s Nikkei index also closed up over 10%, signaling a steadying of global markets (^).

As investors keep a close eye on the Fed’s actions, the coming days will provide crucial signals for the market’s next moves.

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