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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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Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives

In a devastating incident, a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 179 people. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, skidded off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall.

The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. local time, with initial reports suggesting that a bird strike and adverse weather conditions may have contributed to the accident. The tail section of the plane remained somewhat intact, allowing rescuers to pull two crew members from the wreckage, who are now being treated for injuries.

This tragic event marks the deadliest air accident in South Korea's history and has left the nation in mourning. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.

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