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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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Trump Administration Signals Shift on Auto Tariffs

The Trump administration has announced plans to mitigate the impact of auto tariffs, aiming to ease tensions with trading partners and support domestic industries. 

Officials suggest that the move could involve reducing tariff rates or introducing exemptions for certain countries or products. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the economic repercussions of high tariffs on the automotive sector, including potential job losses and increased costs for consumers.

 While details remain unclear, the administration's shift signals a willingness to balance protectionist policies with broader economic considerations.


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