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5 Things to Know Today: G7 Oil Release, Pipeline Fast-Track and Ontario's N1 Deadline (Oct. 3)

  Canadian Money Brief • Saturday, October 3, 2026 Markets are closed for the weekend, so here is what moved on Friday and what it means for your wallet as the week turns. Five things worth knowing today. 1. The G7 Is Releasing 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Fuel G7 leaders, Canada included, agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of crude and refined products from emergency reserves over the next four months, with a front-loaded diesel release in the first 20 days. Washington had been pressing allies to act as fuel prices climbed. Oil barely budged on the news: Brent settled at US$102.25 a barrel and WTI at US$91.11, down US$1.76. Analysts noted it is not yet clear whether the 100 million barrels is new supply or the tail end of the release pledged in March. What it means for you: Diesel comes first, which matters more for freight and grocery costs than for your gas tank. With Brent still around US$100, do not count on a quick drop at the pump. 2. A Weak U.S. Jobs Report Shi...

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul


On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a significant meeting with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas. The closed-door meeting took place at the presidential office within Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. During the encounter, footage released by the Turkish presidency showed Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders posing for photos with Erdogan. Additionally, the Hamas delegation engaged in discussions with the Turkish delegation.

This meeting marks the first time since October 7 that Ismail Haniyeh has met with the Turkish president, and it comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly related to the Gaza war. The discussions likely centered around regional peace efforts and the situation in the Middle East.

The meeting between Erdogan and Haniyeh holds significance given the historical context and the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region. As developments unfold, the world will closely watch for any further outcomes or statements resulting from this high-level engagement.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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