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TSX Edges Lower as Markets Brace for Bank of Canada Decision and Federal Budget Day

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief Canadian markets are navigating a high-stakes Tuesday with two major macro events dominating the conversation: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's Spring Economic Update — tabled in Parliament today — and tomorrow's eagerly anticipated Bank of Canada rate decision. TSX Pulls Back Monday, Eyes Mixed Open Tuesday The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Monday at 33,818 points , slipping 0.25% as stalled U.S.–Iran peace talks cooled risk appetite heading into one of the busiest weeks on the Canadian financial calendar. The index remains up nearly 6% over the past month, reflecting the broader resilience of Canadian equities against a backdrop of global uncertainty. Banking stocks traded in split fashion. BMO and TD each added 0.4% , while Brookfield Asset Management shed 1.7% and Fairfax Financial dropped 2.6% ahead of its earnings release. Shopify fell 1.4% as investors waited on a slate of major ...

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China's Strategic Outreach Amid Escalating Tariff Wars

As the United States, under President Donald Trump, intensifies its tariff policies, China has embarked on a diplomatic campaign to rally international support. Facing heightened tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing has retaliated with its own measures, sparking a trade war that has disrupted global markets. 

China's strategy has focused on strengthening ties with Europe and Southeast Asia. Premier Li Qiang's discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao's engagement with ASEAN nations highlight China's efforts to counteract the economic strain. Despite these initiatives, not all nations are eager to align with China, reflecting the complexities of global trade dynamics.

This unfolding scenario underscores the intricate interplay of economic policies and international relations, with far-reaching implications for global stability and cooperation.

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