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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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Unprecedented Drone Assault: Ukraine Targets Moscow

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date. The early morning assault involved over 90 drones targeting the Russian capital, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Residential buildings were damaged, fires erupted, and air travel was severely disrupted as flights were suspended at major Moscow airports.

Russian officials reported that air defenses intercepted a significant number of drones, but not before the attack claimed at least one life and injured several others. The assault comes at a critical time, as Ukrainian and U.S. delegations prepare for pivotal peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

This unprecedented strike underscores the intensifying nature of the conflict, with both sides employing advanced technologies in their military strategies. The attack has drawn international attention, raising questions about the potential for escalation and the prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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