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5 Things to Know Today: Oil Tops $108, CPI Day, and the Investment Summit Kicks Off

  Monday, September 14, 2026 A busy Monday for your wallet: oil has punched through $108 a barrel on a second Middle East supply shock, Statistics Canada's August inflation report lands this morning, and Toronto is hosting the country's first-ever Investment Summit. Here's what's moving and what it means for you. 1. Oil jumps to a 4-month high after Saudi pipeline shutdown Brent crude touched roughly $108 a barrel and WTI neared $103 on Monday after Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline — a 7-million-barrel-a-day route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz — following drone strikes near Medina. A planned Oman meeting between Iran and Gulf states to de-escalate Hormuz shipping tensions was also postponed over the weekend, removing a near-term path to calm. Both benchmarks are now up roughly 9% over the past week alone, and some bank forecasts flag $120 oil as back on the table if disruptions persist. What it means for you: Pump prices, which had been easing thanks ...

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Netanyahu's Strategy Amid Ceasefire Talks: A Balancing Act


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to intensify pressure on Hamas while navigating delicate negotiations for a ceasefire. The proposal, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, includes the release of hostages and humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarming, a condition the group has rejected.

The ceasefire talks come amidst renewed violence, with Israeli strikes killing civilians in Gaza, including children, during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Netanyahu's cabinet has approved measures to crush Hamas' military capabilities while maintaining diplomatic efforts. The situation remains tense, with both sides holding firm on their demands.



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