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Ottawa's Parliament Hill, where the Carney government is rolling out Canada's largest fiscal stimulus package since 1980. / Photo: Unsplash. MoneySavings.ca  ·  Economy & Policy Monday, April 13, 2026  ·  Daily Edition Canada at a crossroads: oil shock, frozen rates, and a trade deal on the clock Canada's economy is navigating a uniquely complicated moment in 2026. A Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging past US$104 a barrel, a once-in-a-generation fiscal stimulus package is being rolled out in Ottawa, and the clock is ticking on a renegotiation of Canada's most important trade agreement. For everyday Canadians, this means uncertainty at the gas pump, a central bank with limited room to cut rates, and a federal government betting big on public spending to kick-start growth. Here is what you need to know about the forces shaping the Canadian economy right now. 1. The Bank of Canada is stuck — and oil is why The Bank of Canada has held it...
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Tariff Turbulence: Trump’s Trade Salvo Rattles Markets Ahead of Earnings Season

Wall Street and TSX futures dipped Friday morning as President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs. The U.S. announced a 35% levy on Canadian imports starting August 1, while Trump floated blanket tariffs of 15% to 20% on other trading partners—up from the current 10% baseline.

The move sent Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures down between 0.5% and 0.7%, with similar declines seen in Canadian TSX futures. Investors, already bracing for next week’s earnings season, are now recalibrating expectations amid heightened trade uncertainty.

Despite the market jitters, analysts noted a growing resilience among investors. The reaction to Trump’s latest tariff barrage was notably more muted than the volatility seen during April’s “Liberation Day” announcements. Still, the timing—just ahead of key corporate earnings and inflation data—adds a layer of complexity to market sentiment.

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency stocks ticked higher, buoyed by Bitcoin’s surge to a new record. And as Wall Street’s big banks prepare to report results next week, all eyes will be on how trade disruptions are reflected in corporate performance.



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