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TSX Bounces Back as Tech Rally and Beijing Summit Lift Canadian Markets — May 15, 2026

The composite gained 227 points Thursday on AI enthusiasm and U.S.–China trade optimism — here's what Canadian investors need to know heading into the weekend. MoneySavings.ca Staff   |  Friday, May 15, 2026  |   moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 📊 Market Snapshot — Thursday Close Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,268 ▲ +0.67% TSX Financials 683.60 ▲ +1.62% TSX Energy 430.72 ▲ +1.16% CAD / USD 0.7288 ▼ −0.04% Crude Oil (WTI) $101.95 ▲ +0.77% Sources: Yahoo Finance Canada, TMX Money. Data as of Thursday close. TSX Recovers After Mid-Week Stumble Canadian stocks finished Thursday on a firm note, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 226 points — or 0.67% — to close at 34,268. The recovery follows a rough Wednesday session in which the benchmark fell 0.7% amid concerns over stubborn inflation and hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Thursday's broad-based gains were led by the financial and energy sectors, which climbed 1....
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Senate Republicans Advance Trump's Tax Cut Agenda Amidst Controversy


In a significant political move, U.S. Senate Republicans have passed a budget blueprint aimed at extending President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts. The measure, approved after an intense late-night session, allows Republicans to bypass the Senate's filibuster and proceed with tax, border security, and military priorities without Democratic support.

The blueprint proposes making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, which reduced the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. However, the individual tax cuts, set to expire this year, are also included in the plan. Critics argue that the measure could add $5.7 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade, though Republicans estimate the cost at $1.5 trillion.

Democrats have voiced strong opposition, warning that the plan could jeopardize Medicaid and other essential programs. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the move as favoring the wealthy at the expense of middle-class Americans.

The measure now heads to the Republican-led House of Representatives for further debate. Its passage marks a pivotal step in advancing Trump's economic agenda, though it faces significant scrutiny and potential hurdles in the coming weeks.

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