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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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Tragic Loss: Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

In a devastating incident, five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. The strike targeted a vehicle outside the Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, where the journalists were working for the local Quds News Network. This tragic event adds to the growing toll of over 130 Palestinian reporters killed since the start of the conflict.

The Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at a group of militants allied with Hamas. However, the loss of these journalists highlights the severe risks faced by media professionals in conflict zones. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 45,000 Palestinians killed, more than half of them women and children.

The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and protection of civilians, including journalists, who play a crucial role in documenting the realities of war.



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